In a nail-biting 60-minute showdown, No. 21 Michigan edged out Nebraska 30–27 in a Big Ten Conference opener on Saturday afternoon. Before a sellout crowd of 87,278 and a CBS national television audience, Nebraska went toe-to-toe with Michigan but ultimately suffered its first loss of the season, falling to 3–1. The Wolverines, also now 3–1, relied on explosive plays and clutch execution to overcome statistical disadvantages. Despite running 16 fewer plays, losing the time of possession battle 33:17–26:43, and recording just 16 first downs to Nebraska’s 23, Michigan struck back with big-play efficiency, including two one-play touchdown drives and another in just two snaps. The Wolverines sealed the victory with a grinding 16-play, 77-yard drive that drained nearly nine minutes off the clock and set up the game-winning field goal.
