3 Keys to a massive road win for Michigan football over Nebraska

What Michigan needs to do to knock off Nebraska on Saturday.
Sep 13, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) looks to pass against the Houston Christian Huskies during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Sep 13, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) looks to pass against the Houston Christian Huskies during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Nebraska has allowed every starting running back it has faced this season to average at least five yards per attempt. Cincinnati rushed for over 200. The Bearcats QB ran the ball 13 times for 96 yards.

Despite playing Houston Christian and Akron, Nebraska is allowing four yards per rush, as well as allowing 136 rushing yards per game. The Huskers starting nose tackle is 300 pounds exactly, and they don't have anyone who plays regularly on the D-line that is heavier than that.

One thing that Michigan did have success with against Oklahoma was the extra offensive lineman, or he unbalanced line. Michigan went heavy on the 76-yard touchdown run against the Sooners, and they didn't have Marlin Klein, one of the best blocking tight ends in the country, available.

Having Klein for this game will help a ton in the passing game, as well as the running game. Justice Haynes is leading the Big Ten in rushing yards. He's got three runs of 56 yards or more, and if he can hit one of those home runs on Saturday in Lincoln, or at least rush for 100 yards for the fourth consecutive game, Michigan should feel much better about its chances of winning.