LINCOLN — Going into Saturday’s matchup, Nebraska boasted the No. 1 pass defense in the country. With a developing freshman quarterback and an offense still trying to get its bearings in the pass game, the No. 21 Michigan football team knew it needed support from its backfield to get the job done.

Both junior running back Justice Haynes and sophomore running back Jordan Marshall delivered the necessary performances. On top of that, Bryce Underwood continued upon his stellar Week 3 rushing performance against Central Michigan with another 61 yards with his legs against the Cornhuskers.

The Wolverines took down Nebraska exactly the way they needed to. Knowing the outcome wouldn’t be contingent on the passing game, Michigan established the run game early. By the end of the first half,

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