Nebraska’s three-week winning streak came to an end this Saturday, when the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Huskers by 30-27. Michigan had a head start with a field goal and a touchdown in the first quarter (10-0). Nebraska countered Michigan’s play, moving the ball into the Wolves’ territory, leveling the score (17-17), with 253 yards by the end of the first half. However, the Huskers’ second half was a complete failure, with only 43 and 55 yards in the 3rd and 4th quarters. Their longer runs no longer worked, as they got sacked 7 times, losing 49 yards. The offensive line failed to create room for the ball carriers to rush deep into the territory.
On the passing side, the Huskers threw for 308 yards. Despite being sacked 7 times and being intercepted once, Dylan Raiola stood out wi