Entering Saturday, Nebraska boasted the Big Ten’s best rush defense, holding opponents to only 46.3 yards per game on the ground. After facing Michigan, that number nearly doubled to 86.9.
In Saturday’s game, the Wolverines were to run the ball with ease, just like we’ve seen them do for much of the last two seasons. As a team, Michigan finished with 249 rushing yards, dwarfing Nebraska’s previous high for rushing yards allowed this season (58 against Colorado), and putting to rest some early season concerns.
Much of Michigan’s early season offensive success could be attributed to solid pass protection and pinpoint accuracy from J.