Nebraska @ Michigan State

Nebraska rode a barrage of bonus-point wrestling to a 38-3 win at Michigan State on January 26, 2025, in East Lansing. The Cornhuskers turned what might have been a close dual into a rout with several finishes and major wins that Michigan State could not answer.

The complexion of the meet changed around the midweights. Jacob Van Dee ripped off a 21-5 technical fall at 133 pounds, and Brock Hardy followed with an 18-1 technical fall at 141 to put Nebraska well ahead on bonus points. Ridge Lovett sealed a pivotal moment with a fall at 149, the only pin of the night, that swung the team scoreboard even further toward Nebraska. Silas Allred added another tech fall at 184, keeping the pressure on and limiting any opportunity for a Spartan comeback.

Nebraska piled up six bonus-point victories overall, and Michigan State managed only a lone decision in response. The Cornhuskers’ mix of tech falls, a pin, and major decisions made the difference, with Nebraska’s depth and ability to finish matches creating an insurmountable lead. A pair of major decisions at the top end of the lineup provided extra cushion late, but the string of bonus wins through the 133–184 stretch was the decisive run that decided the dual.