Michigan was 10 seconds and simple punt away from knocking off Michigan State, but ended up on the losing side in a fluky finish. As odd as the circumstances were, it put the Wolverines in the tough situation of needing their rival to lose twice down the stretch of the season. The first of those is now out of the way.
Michigan State led Nebraska for most of the second half, outpacing the Cornhuskers in a high scoring affair. The Spartans put together a 16-play drive, taking nearly nine minutes off the game clock to take a commanding 12-point lead with 4:16 remaining in the game.