Michigan Wolverines Edge Nebraska 30-27 in Big Ten Opener

Michigan Wolverines secured a narrow 30-27 victory over Nebraska in their Big Ten opener, moving to 3-1 on the season and 1-0 in conference play. The team demonstrated dominance in the trenches on both offense and defense, particularly excelling in the running game with 286 rushing yards led by Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall, which helped control the pace against Nebraska's top-ranked pass defense. Michigan's defense was formidable, recording seven sacks and pressuring Nebraska's quarterback throughout the game, though some mistakes like a clock management error allowed Nebraska to keep the game close. The win was seen as a strong rebound after a prior loss to Oklahoma, showing offensive creativity and team cohesion, and was achieved despite the absence of head coach Sherrone Moore due to suspension, with associate head coach Biff Poggi leading the team to a 2-0 record during Moore's absence. Michigan's victory continues Nebraska's long losing streak against ranked opponents and sets the Wolverines up positively heading into a bye week and the return of their head coach. The game received national recognition for Michigan's effective ground game and defensive pressure, reinforcing their status as a contender in the Big Ten.