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For Nebraska's 2026 Michigan State game, Gunnar Gottula and Elijah Pritchett remain the leading tackles, with Tree Babalade rotating in. Dana Holgorsen said Babalade must raise his practice level before the game snaps are shared more evenly. The report identifies a condition for expanding his role, not a newly announced starter or a guaranteed increase in playing time.

Entering the 2026 Michigan State game, Nebraska tackle Gunnar Gottula highlighted the developing screen game and counter runs that let him pull and block downfield. The report cites 277 rushing yards and no sacks allowed against North Dakota. Those are current offensive features and one game's results, not a newly installed package or a forecast against Big Ten defenders.

Michigan State edge defender Kenny Soares described using a hand-flash 'ghost move' to beat Notre Dame blockers in 2026. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule also identified his speed-to-power, quick inside move and edge dip as problems for the upcoming matchup. These are player and opposing-coach assessments of existing rush tools, not a new position or an announced pressure package.

Ahead of Nebraska in 2026, Michigan State safety Devin Vaught leads the Spartans with 18 tackles, according to the preview. The article cites PFF grades of 79.6 overall, 90.7 in run defense and 91.0 for tackling as evidence of his cleanup work. These are reported early-season measures, not an independently reviewed grading dataset or a guaranteed future defensive outcome.