The Husker – Wolverines game wasn’t even a contest, but at least it wasn’t ugly.
I knew going into the game that the score likely would not be close. I figured if we could hold Michigan to 14 or 17 points, and if our offense could manage to squeak out a couple of scores, then we might have a chance. That’s not how it was to be, Benvolio. The Husker defense was second in the country in stopping the run, going into the game. I’m not sure where we’re ranked defensively, now, after the game, but it ain’t second.
If you look at the stats, you’ll notice that Michigan outpaced the Huskers in three key areas: Total number of plays; time of possession (38 mins to 22 mins); and rushing yards (249 to 106). Note that 74 of those 106 Husker yards came on one play near the end of the game. Well, four key areas, the fourth being “first downs” (26-10).
Nebraska had only one turnover (an interception early in the game). Michigan had none. Nebraska had only 30 yards of penalties. Michigan had none. At least one of the 5-yard penalties resulted in nullifying an otherwise first down for the Huskers.
All that being said, I was not at the game, but the game appeared to be cleanly played. There didn’t seem to be much (or any) trash talk. Michigan came in, very business-like, and showed who’s boss. Both sides played hard … and the Huskers did have some nice plays. We are improving week by week. More on that in a future post …
The Huskers didn’t give the game away. Michigan earned it. They earned every point. And there were a lot of them. Congrats, Wolverines, on a game well played.