In the first half, when the outcome was decided, the best Nebraska could hope for in the running game was a broken play to help spring quarterback Adrian Martinez. Michigan's front seven swarmed to the ball. The Husker offensive line was overmatched, hence the minus-6 rushing yards at the break. The Wolverines' speed advantage was evident.
Martinez's first-down pass on the opening possession was tipped at the line, and then snagged by safety Josh Metellus. That was an example of bad luck for Nebraska because JD Spielman was wide open over the middle and had only green space in front of him. But let's face it, Michigan's pass rush was withering, while Nebraska's pass protection was problematic, to put it mildly. Andrew Bunch was 6-for-9 for 71 yards in mop-up duty.
Michigan hammered Nebraska on the ground on its opening TD march, highlighted by Karan Higdon's 46-yard burst. Higdon then went 44 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the next drive. The Wolverines made it look way too easy. Michigan applied a throat-stomp move by gaining 3 yards on fourth-and-1 at Nebraska's 12-yard line in the second quarter. Two plays later, the score was 30-0. Remember, Michigan's offensive line was regarded as a weakness entering the day.Â
Nebraska, struggling to stay within striking distance in the first quarter, allowed a completion on third-and-12. Senior tight end Zach Gentry, the Wolverines' second-leading receiver, somehow was wide open over the middle. Meanwhile, Shea Patterson was 12-for-18 for 115 yards and a touchdown by halftime, at which point the outcome was decided. Patterson played one series in the second half.
This area has become code-red alarming for Scott Frost's crew, as it surrendered a punt-return touchdown for the second straight week. What's more, Tyjon Lindsey bobbled a late first-quarter punt, and Michigan's Ambry Thomas recovered, leading to a field goal. Right off the bat, Nebraska picked up a special-teams penalty on Cam Taylor's interference of the return man's catch, the first of three special-teams penalties. Collin Miller's personal foul after a kickoff return late in the half put Nebraska in a hole at its 10. On and on.
Nebraska wound up with 10 penalties for 79 yards in losses. That's 31 penalties in three games, and it isn't because the team is overly aggressive.
Put yourself in Frost's shoes. Your team is down by 20 points late in the first quarter. You have to pass to get back in the game. But every time your freshman quarterback drops into the pocket, he has to fend off multiple rushers or gets flat-out crushed. Michigan had four first-half sacks. Its pressure was relentless. Not much a play-caller can do in those circumstances.
Michigan was the better team. Everyone knew that. We also know it's Jim Harbaugh's fourth year at Michigan and Frost's first at Nebraska. That somewhat mitigates the Huskers' woeful performance. Even so, you expect Nebraska to be better prepared. The Huskers were lethargic from the get-go, which looked far too much like last season.
Photos: Huskers, Wolverines clash at the Big House
Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Michigan's Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) gets help as teammate Jake McCurry (43) puts a hit on Nebraska punter Caleb Lightbourn (35) en route to a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) gets tackled by Michigan's Devin Bush (10), Devin Gil (36) and Michael Dwumfour in the second quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Martinez was sacked four times in the Huskers' 56-10 loss to the Wolverines.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska running back Wyatt Mazour (37), seen here being pursued by the Wolverines' Brad Hawkins (20), Jordan Anthony (34) and Casey Hughes (35), scored the Huskers only touchdown against Michigan in a 56-10 loss at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks with the game officials after a safety was scored against the Huskers late in the second quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) looks for an open receiver as lineman Matt Farniok (71) defends against the Wolverines' defense in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska running back Wyatt Mazour (37), seen here on a fourth-quarter run, scored the Huskers' only touchdown against Michigan in a 56-10 loss at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska's Khalil Davis (94) and Dedrick Young II (5) force a fumble from Michigan's O'Maury Samuels (23) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Wolverines recovered the ball.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska running back Wyatt Mazour dives over the goal line to score the Huskers only touchdown of the game against Michigan linebacker Jordan Anthony (34) in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska kicker Barret Pickering (32) converts the Huskers first points of the game with a third-quarter field goal against the Wolverines under the hold of Isaac Armstrong (left) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) gets hit by Michigan's Brandon Watson in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
The Michigan scoreboard reflects the meager stats for Nebraska following a touchdown by the Wolverines' Ronnie Bell in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Michigan punter Will Hart (17) gets a punt off as Nebraska's Collin Miller (31) reaches out for the ball in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
An announced crowd of 111,037 celebrate a touchdown by Michigan's Ronnie Bell in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska's Tre Neal (14) is consoled by teammate Dicaprio Bootle (23) after the Wolverines' Donovan Peoples-Jones scored on a punt return in the third quarter with Neal in pursuit at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) gets protection from his linemen as he looks to hand off the ball in the first half against Nebraska at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Michigan linebacker Devin Bush (10) gives a pat to Nebraska quarterback Andrew Bunch (17) as he is attended to by trainers in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Bunch later returned to the game.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Andrew Bunch (17) and Devine Ozigbo (22) look toward the Huskers bench in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) scrambles behind his offensive line in the first half against Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost argues a call against the Huskers with an official in the first half at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 22.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) looks up at the scoreboard after he was sacked in the second quarter by Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska defensive back Tre Neal (14) pressures Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson in the first half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) throws a pass against Nebraska in the second quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Michigan running back Karan Higdon (22) rushes for a first down with teammate Cesar Ruiz (51) in the second quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) scrambles away from Michigan lineman Chase Winovich (15) in the first half at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, college football, 9.22.18
Nebraska players prepare to take the field against Michigan in 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Will there be college football in the fall? What will it look like? Players, coaches and fans have had to wade through a sea of false alarms, about-face decision-making, conflicting reports and just plain uncertainty as the sports world tries to cope with a pandemic.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska's Alex Davis (22) was flagged for the facemask on Michigan's Ronnie Bell (8) in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh (center) and Nebraska coach Scott Frost (right) walk off the field after the Wolverines' 56-10 win over the Huskers at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 22, 2018.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Michigan lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) on a second quarter play that resulted in a safety at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska running back Wyatt Mazour (37) scored the Huskers' only touchdown against Michigan in a 56-10 loss at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) is hit by Michigan lineman Aidan Hutchinson on a play that resulted in a safety on Sept. 22, 2018, in Ann Harbor, Mich.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska kicker Barret Pickering (32) converts the Huskers first points of the game with a third-quarter field goal against the Wolverines under the hold of Isaac Armstrong (left) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Michigan's Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) leaves Nebraska's Cam Taylor (17) and Jack Stoll (86) behind him en route to a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska running back Wyatt Mazour (37), seen here with the Wolverines' Jordan Anthony (34) on a fourth-quarter run, scored the Huskers' only touchdown against Michigan in a 56-10 loss at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.Â
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks with the officials after Michigan got a safety against the Huskers in the second quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Michigan's Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) rushes past Nebraska's Cam Taylor (17) and Jack Stoll (86) en route to a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Michigan fullback Ben Mason (42) scores his third touchdown of the first half with a 1-yard run against Nebraska in the second quarter Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws on the run during warm-ups prior to the game against the Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez warms up with a brace on his left knee prior to the game against the Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost and the team arrive at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) warms up with a pre-game throw as Huskers teammate Andrew Bunch (17) looks on at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez surveys the scene at Michigan Stadium after getting off the bus with his teammates on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska fans greet the team as they arrive at Michigan Stadium for their game against the Wolverines on Sept. 22, 2018, in Ann Harbor, Mich.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry surveys the scene in the end zone at Michigan Stadium after he and the team arrived by bus on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska vs. Michigan, 9/22
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (center) and his teammates survey the scene at Michigan Stadium after getting off the bus on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez throws a pass against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan linebacker Jordan Glasgow (29) sacks Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez as Chase Winovich (15) assists during a Sept. 22, 2018, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Michigan defensive lineman Rashan Gary (3) sacks Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan running back Karan Higdon (22) scores on a 44-yard run as Nebraska defensive back Antonio Reed (25) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan's Ambry Thomas (1) recovers a fumble by Nebraska Tyjon Lindsey on a punt return Saturday in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan running back Karan Higdon scores on a 44-yard touchdown run against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost watches against Michigan in the first half against Michigan on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Michigan running back Karan Higdon (22) scores on a 44-yard run as Nebraska defensive back Antonio Reed (25) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Nebraska Michigan Football
Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. (8) catches a pass as Michigan defensive back Tyree Kinnel (23) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan linebacker Devin Bush celebrates a stop against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan place kicker Quinn Nordin (3) celebrates his 50-yard field goal with Ben Bredeson (74) in the first half of an NCAA football game against Nebraska in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Nebraska Michigan Football
Michigan fullback Ben Mason (42) is brought down by Nebraska defensive lineman Carlos Davis (96) in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus celebrates an interception against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Nebraska Michigan Football
Michigan fullback Ben Mason (42) celebrates his one-yard touchdown run with Shea Patterson (2) in the first half of an NCAA football game against Nebraska in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Nebraska Michigan Football
Michigan running back Karan Higdon (22) scores on a 44-yard touchdown run as Nebraska defensive back Antonio Reed (25) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan place kicker Quinn Nordin kicks an extra point in the first half of an NCAA football game against the Nebraska in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan running back Tru Wilson runs against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan tight end Zach Gentry runs after a catch against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan's Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) returns a punt 60-yards for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA football game against Nebraska in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) scores on a 56-yard reception against Nebraska in the second half Saturday.
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Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) celebrates his 56-yard touchdown reception with quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (10) in the second half of an NCAA football game against the Nebraska in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Nebraska cornerback Lamar Jackson (21) tackles Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (10) in the second half in September. The Huskers return all their cornerbacks from the 2018 roster.
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Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (10) runs against Nebraska in the second half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Michigan won 58-10. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches in the second half of an NCAA football game against Nebraska in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Michigan won 58-10. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) returns a punt for a 60-yard touchdown in the second half against Nebraska on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Michigan quarterback Brandon Peters (18) throws against Nebraska in the second half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan place kicker Quinn Nordin kicks a 38-yard field goal in the second half of an NCAA football game against Nebraska in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches in the second half of an NCAA football game against Nebraska in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Michigan won 56-10. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) outruns Nebraska defensive back Lamar Jackson (21) for a 56-yard touchdown receptionn Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Michigan won 56-10.Â
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Former Michigan head football coach Lloyd Carr watches in the first half of an NCAA football game against Nebraska in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Former Michigan football player and Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson watches in the first half of an NCAA football game against Nebraska in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh waits to take the field with the team before an NCAA football game against Nebraska in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan place kicker Quinn Nordin (3) kicks against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez throws against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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1. MICHIGAN (8-1, 6-0)
Previous: Ìý1.ÌýLast week: Â W 42-7 vs. Penn State.
In perhaps the most impressive win of the year in the Big Ten to date, the Wolverines destroyed Penn State in the Big House. Jim Harbaugh’s team is squarely in the College Football Playoff discussion. Receiver Tarik Black returned and UM put 403 yards on the Nittany Lions. The Wolverines’ defense just might be the best in the country. They have Rutgers and Indiana before The Game. The path is pretty straight.
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Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson plays against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) plays against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws against Nebraskain the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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