Michigan Wolverines Secure Statement Big Ten Road Win at Nebraska 30-27

The Michigan Wolverines secured a hard-fought 30-27 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers on the road in Lincoln, improving their record to 3-1 and making a significant statement about their ability to win in challenging environments without head coach Sherrone Moore, who was suspended. Interim coach Biff Poggi highlighted the team's resilience and the strong running game, with Justice Haynes rushing for 149 yards, as key to overcoming Nebraska's defense. Michigan dominated the trenches, rushing for 288 yards and recording seven sacks, but self-inflicted mistakes, including a critical timeout oversight in the final minute of the first half, allowed Nebraska to tie the game 17-17 with a last-second Hail Mary touchdown. Despite this setback, Poggi praised the team's response at halftime, emphasizing their physical dominance and mental toughness that carried them to victory. The win dispelled narratives about Michigan struggling on the road and demonstrated their growth through adversity, with Poggi calling the game a huge learning experience for the young team. Looking ahead, Michigan will benefit from a bye week to recover and prepare for upcoming challenges with their head coach returning.