Overview
- Michigan rushed for 286 yards with three long touchdowns: Bryce Underwood from 37 yards, Justice Haynes from 75, and Jordan Marshall from 54.
- The Wolverines generated 36 pressures and sacked Dylan Raiola seven times, holding Nebraska to 2-for-12 on third down and 43 net rushing yards after sack yardage.
- Nebraska stayed within reach on a 52-yard Hail Mary to Jacory Barney Jr. at halftime and a late touchdown, but Michigan recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock.
- Raiola went 30-of-41 for 308 yards and three touchdowns; Underwood threw for 105 yards with a rushing score, and kicker Dominic Zvada hit three field goals including a 56-yarder.
- Matt Rhule cited protection issues and missed plays in the loss; Michigan rose to No. 19 in the AP poll with a slight SP+ bump as both teams head into a bye (Michigan hosts Wisconsin, Nebraska hosts Michigan State on Oct. 4).