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Michigan-Nebraska Opener: Underwood’s Green Light Meets Huskers’ No. 1 Pass Defense

Michigan visits 3-0 Nebraska with Bryce Underwood cleared to run under interim coach Biff Poggi.

Overview

  • Poggi said the freshman quarterback has a green light to make plays for the rest of the season after reviewing Week 3 film.
  • Underwood enters his Big Ten road debut off a 63-3 win over Central Michigan, rushing for 114 yards and two touchdowns with another score through the air.
  • Nebraska leads the nation in pass defense at about 66 yards allowed per game and has yet to allow a 20-plus-yard completion, but its run defense has been mid-pack.
  • Huskers QB Dylan Raiola has completed over 76% of his passes with eight touchdowns and no interceptions as Nebraska looks to end a 27-game skid against ranked opponents.
  • Head coach Sherrone Moore serves the second game of his suspension with Poggi handling game-day duties, and sportsbooks list Michigan as a slight favorite (around -2.5) for Saturday on CBS at 3:30 p.m. ET.