LINCOLN — Seven sacks, two quarterback hurries and barely any rushing yards — that’s what Nebraska’s offense was left with after the No. 21 Michigan football team’s defensive line exited the field Saturday.

In the Wolverines’ narrow victory over the Cornhuskers, the Michigan D-line played an instrumental role in the effort. By effectively disrupting Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola’s rhythm and smothering the Cornhuskers’ run game during crucial moments, the Wolverines’ defensive line paved the way for the 1-0 start to the season.

“Just comes down to execution,” senior linebacker Ernest Hausmann said. “Having people in the defense that bought into this team, bought into how we do things, and where we need to be, which allows us to play fast and be free.”

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