The Huskers fell behind Michigan 20-0 after one quarter, and trailed 30-0 midway through the second. Last year against Ohio State, the Huskers trailed 14-0 after one quarter, and 28-0 midway through the second. Two years ago, it was 14-3 after one quarter in Columbus, and 24-3 midway through the second.
"We gotta be ready to go. We've got to show up, and can't get phased by the stadium or the Ohio State (aura)," NU offensive coordinator Troy Walters said after Wednesday's practice. "We've got to go out there and play. We've got to start fast, we've got to be aggressive, we've got to have the mindset that it's going to be a battle.