Observations on the first half with Nebraska, 28-0

Michigan scores 3 TDs in 3 Red Zones; Nebraska gained one red zone, but no points scored. The Wolverines scores 7 points off one Cornhusker turnover.

Offense was clicking! J.J. McCarthy hit 9 of 12 passes for 116 yards and 2 TDs to Roman Wilson. Offense gained 247 total yards with 131 on the ground, 13 first downs, and was 6 of 8 in 3rd and 4th down conversions. Blake Corum ran 9 times for 36 yards. Donovan Edwards ran 8 times for 33 yards plus had a 3 yard catch. Kalel Mullings powered his way to 32 yards in 3 carries including a 20 yard TD. McCarthy ran twice for 30 yards including a 21 yard TD. In addition to Wilson's 3 catches for 50 yards, Cornelius Johnson caught 2 passes for 32 yards and A.J. Barner caught 2 passes for 26 yards. Michigan dominated time of possession by 3 minutes that led to 11 more offensive plays. Nick Henrich and Omar Brown led the Nebraska defense with 6 tackles each.

Defense was solid! Nebraska could only manage 121 yards with 37 on the ground with 4 first downs, and was 2 of 6 in 3rd and 4th down conversions. Heinrich Haarberg hit 8 of 10 passes for 84 yards, but had Braiden McGregor tip a pass that Kenneth Grant intercepted. Haarberg ran 6 times for 20 yards. Billy Kemp caught 3 passes for 53 yards.Keon Sabb and Josiah Stewart led the defense with 4 tackles each.

Special Teams was also terrific with Tommy Doman hitting a 65 yard punt, and touchbacks on all kickoffs. Tyler Morris ran back a punt for 30 yards after a fumble. Jake Thaw had an 11 yard punt return.

Second Half should be a breeze! Go Blue!