No. 21 Michigan defeats Nebraska

FINAL: Michigan 30, Nebraska 27

4Q, 1:34: Michigan recovers onside kick

Nebraska attempted an onside kick with a high kick, but Michigan fielded it and took over on the Huskers’ 45-yard line.

4Q, 1:38: Michigan 30, Nebraska 27

Nebraska put together a 10-play, 75-yard drive to claw back into the game, capped off by a Dylan Raiola 3-yard touchdown pass to Heinrich Haarberg. The Cornhuskers will have to attempt an onside kick.

4Q, 1:38: Jacory Barney pulls in 21-yard catch

4Q, 3:54: Michigan 30, Nebraska 20

Michigan pieced together a 16-play, 77-yard drive, taking nearly nine minutes off the clock that featured 11 rushing plays. The Wolverines were not able to punch it in the end zone but converted a 21-yard field goal to go up by 10 with less than four minutes to play.

Michigan continues to stifle Nebraska

Michigan has sacked Dylan Raiola seven times so far on Saturday for -49 yards, including four on third downs. The Huskers have gone three-and-out on 3/4 of their drives in the second half.

4Q, 14:05: Michigan goes 3-and-out

Following Nebraska’s field goal to make it a one-score game, Michigan was held to a three-and-out by the Nebraska defense. The Cornhuskers will take over on their 29-yard line following the punt and trailing by seven.

4Q, 14:56: Michigan 27, Nebraska 20

Facing a 4th-and-14 and needing points, Nebraska kicker Kyle Cunanan converted a 38-yard field goal to make it a one-score game. It capped off a 12-play, 55-yard drive.

End 3Q: Michigan 27, Nebraska 17

3Q, 5:40: Michigan 27, Nebraska 17

Michigan running back Jordan Marshall broke free for a 54-yard touchdown run to put the Wolverines up 10 points. Michigan has outgained Nebraska in the running game 224-41. Wolverines averaging 13.5 yards per carry.

3Q, 7:48: Michigan 20, Nebraska 17

Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada converted a 56-yard field goal to take a 3-point lead midway through the third quarter.

Second half underway

Michigan receives to open the second half at its 25-yard line.

Halftime state

End 2Q: Nebraska 17, Michigan 17

With the clock running out in the first half, Nebraska set itself up for a Hail Mary attempt. Dylan Raiola’s heave was pulled down by Jacory Barney for a 52-yard touchdown, as the Nebraska wide receiver fought through the scrum of players to pull in the catch.

2Q, 1:51: Michigan 17, Nebraska 10

One play, 75 yards and 10 seconds. Michigan running back Justice Haynes found a crease and took off for a 75-yard touchdown run on the first play of the Wolverines’ drive.

2Q, 2:01: Nebraska 10, Michigan 10

With a busted coverage in the middle of the field, Dylan Raiola found an open Jacory Barney on a seam route for a 26-yard touchdown pass to tie it up at 10 with two minutes remaining in the first half. Raiola’s pass capped off a seven-play, 63-yard scoring drive.

2Q, 8:58: Michigan 10, Nebraska 3

Nebraska put together a seven-play, 39-yard drive, but Dylan Raiola was sacked for a loss of seven on 3rd-and-3 from the Michigan 14-yard line. Nebraska kicker Kyle Cunanan converted a 39-yard field goal to get the Huskers on the scoreboard.

2Q, 13:11: Michigan fumbles

Facing pressure in the pocket, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood was going down for the loss of yards when the ball was ripped from his arms by Nebraska’s Elijah Jeudy. Nebraska takes over on the Michigan 44-yard line with 13:53 remaining in the first half.

1Q, 0:11: Bryce Underwood TD run

On the first play following the interception, true freshman star quarterback Bryce Underwood rushed for a 37-yard touchdown run. Michigan now leads 10-0 as the former No. 1 recruit continues to look more comfortable in the Wolverines’ offense.

1Q, 0:17: Dylan Raiola picked off

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola was picked off, throwing into double coverage. Michigan will start at the Cornhuskers’ 37-yard line.

1Q, 1:38: Michigan 3, Nebraska 0

Despite taking multiple end zone shots, Michigan was not able to score a touchdown on its 10-play, 46-yard drive. But kicker Dominic Zavada converted a 46-yard field goal to give the Wolverines an early three-point lead.

Dylan Raiola limps off

Dylan Raiola limped off the field after having his feet caught up in the pocket on the third-down sack.

1Q, 5:00: Nebraska misses field goal

Despite having great field position, Nebraska was not able to take advantage and had to settle for a field goal. Kicker Kyle Cunanan missed a 44-yard attempt. Michigan takes over on its 26-yard line.

1Q, 8:44: Michigan punts

Pinned up against its end zone, Michigan went a quick three-and-out. A big bounce backward on the punt, Nebraska takes over on the Michigan 37-yard line.

1Q, 11:10: Nebraska turnover on downs

Facing a 4th-and-2 in the red zone, Nebraska could not convert on a shovel pass. The stop brought an end to a 10-play, 70-yard drive to open the game. Michigan takes over on its 5-yard line.

Kickoff

Nebraska receives to open the game and will start at its 25-yard line.

Nebraska takes the field

Final injury report