Michigan safety Brandyn Hillman bailed the Huskers out of a punting situation deep in their own territory by taunting the Nebraska sideline after a defensive stop. With new life, Raiola hit five consecutive throws and led the Huskers on a scoring drive that cut the Michigan lead to seven.

The Michigan Wolverines headed into a loud and hostile environment on Saturday and left with a victory, defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers 30-27 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.

The No. 20 Michigan Wolverines (2-1) meet a conference opponent when they visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in a Big Ten clash. Date: Sept. 20

Saturday's win also reinforced a simple truth about Michigan football: The Wolverines are built on identity. Their running game is powerful, their defense remains talented and they can grind out wins under pressure with a true freshman quarterback in Underwood -- no matter who is commanding the sidelines.

The No. 21 Michigan Wolverines, led by quarterback Bryce Underwood, face the Nebraska Huskers, led by quarterback Dylan Raiola, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.

Nebraska’s 30–27 loss to No. 21 Michigan highlighted the gap between an FCS opponent and the grind of the Big Ten. After grinding out a win against Cincinnati’s

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I picked Nebraska to lose this game before the season started. I did not change my mind leading up to the matchup yesterday against Michigan even though my heart told me that the Huskers would find a way to win.