Michigan State Football: 5 most important games in 2018

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 11: Kendall Sheffield #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tuf Borland #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes wrap up Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans after a short gain in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan State 48-3. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

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LINCOLN, NE – NOVEMBER 24: Fans of the Nebraska Cornhuskers sit behind a sign in support of coaching prospect Scott Frost (not shown) during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /

Why is Nebraska on this list just one season after missing out on a bowl game? Well, because the Cornhuskers are under new direction and Scott Frost seems poised to lead his alma mater back to the national spotlight — and he seems like the right man for the job. Add that to the fact this is in Lincoln and you have a tough matchup for the green and white.

The last time Michigan State traveled to Lincoln for a Big Ten road game, the Cornhuskers got the better of the Spartans, controversially, by a touchdown late in the game. The atmosphere was scary under the lights and that definitely had something to do with the outcome.

Cornhuskers fans are some of the most loyal in all of sports and they are also the most passionate. They will make this game tougher on the Spartans than a normal Big Ten road game and it also has the potential to decide Michigan State’s fate in the Big Ten standings.

The game comes after Ohio State and before the season finale against Rutgers. If the Spartans need to win this one in order to stay in the Big Ten East race, this becomes the most important game of the year.

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