At Nebraska (Sept. 20): L
Heading to Lincoln with a 3-0 record for the Big Ten opener would be ideal. Michigan football could be without Sherrone Moore for this game, and either way, Memorial Stadium will be rocking.
Matt Rhule has played up the sign-stealing thing a few times, so Nebraska fans will be frothing. Dylan Raiola was in a similar situation to Underwood last season. As a sophomore, he should be much improved.
The Huskers added Elijah Pritchett (Alabama) and Rocco Spindler (Notre Dame) from the transfer portal to address the offensive line. They have also upgraded in a major way at wide receiver with Dane Key (Kentucky) and Nyziah Hunter (Cal). Their defense should be better, and if Moore isn't on the sidelines, I see the Huskers pulling this one out.
Nebraska's pass rush will be better than expected. New DC John Butler was a secondary guru for the Bills, and might be able to trip up Underwood once or twice in a key moment, on the road.
Nebraska 24, Michigan 21