October 9, 2021. Nebraska took over with 3:00 left tied 29-29 with Michigan. They were 3-3 and after trailing 13-0 at the half, had come back to outscore the Wolverines 29-16 in the 2nd half. Three plays and a questionable Adrian Martinez fumble later, everything began going straight to hell. Nebraska is 3-12 since that play and Michigan is setting up for a second straight trip to the CFP.
What a difference a year makes.
Despite some close losses, the Huskers entered last year’s game with some confidence. This year? Michigan opened as -29 1⁄2 point favorites and it has since risen to -31 with Casey Thompson out for the second straight game.