Nebraska took the opening drive the length of the field only to be stonewalled by Michigan's defense on fourth and two inside the 10-yard line. Michigan punted, and Hudson Hollenbeck's punt bounced the wrong way, landing in their territory around the 40. The drive stalled and Kyle Cunanan missed a 44-yarder.
Michigan grabbed the advantage with a 46-yard field goal, and three plays later, Dylan Raiola threw it into double coverage, where Cole Sullivan snagged the tipped pass out of the air for Raiola's first interception of 2025. One snap later, the seas parted for Bryce Underwood as he went 37 yards to the house, untouched.
Michigan played a C+ game and put up 30 in a very tough Nebraska environment
— THE RED RANGER (@THEREDRANGER3) September 20, 2025
Led by an 18 year old true freshman
This team is only going to get better as the season progresses #GoBlue
A couple of possessions later, Nebraska tied it when Raiola found Jacory Barney Jr. slipping past the corner, with no safety help over the top, for his first six points of the half. Justice Haynes responded in one play. He went 75 yards to retake the lead. The maize and blue left too much time on the clock for Raiola, though, whose prayer was answered at intermission with a 52-yard heave to Barney for six more.
By the end of the third, Michigan football regained its double-digit edge. This time, it was Jordan Marshall who was off to the races for a 54-yard touchdown scamper. The Big Red didn't quit and got within three, until the Wolverines recovered an onside kick and Marshall ran to daylight for a first down to seal it. It was victory formation from there on.
Here are three takeaways from Michigan's clinical win in Lincoln.