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Michigan's Mixed Bag: A Look at the Good and Not-So-Good from the Nebraska Game

USASun Sep 21 2025

Michigan's victory over Nebraska was anything but straightforward.

Offensive Highlights

  • Running Game on Fire
  • Justice Haynes: 100+ yards, 1 TD
  • Jordan Marshall: Big plays

  • Passing Game Struggles
  • Bryce Underwood: <50% completion rate, fumble
  • Channing Goodwin: Drops, including one in the end zone

Defensive Efforts

  • Sacks Galore
  • 7 sacks against Nebraska's QB

  • Key Performances
  • Ernest Hausmann: Highest defensive grade, dominated run and coverage
  • Derrick Moore: First sack of the season

  • Secondary Struggles
  • Elijah Dotson, Jyaire Hill: Lowest defensive grades
  • Rod Moore: Struggled post-injury

Offensive Line Standouts

  • Andrew Sprague: Solid pass protection
  • Max Bredeson, Evan Link: Improvement in trenches

Final Thoughts

  • Team Effort: Both offense and defense made crucial plays
  • Upcoming Bye Week: Focus on passing game and defensive adjustments
  • Next Game: Head coach Sherrone Moore returns for Wisconsin matchup

questions

    What role does the coaching staff play in the performance of players, and how might their strategies and decisions influence the interpretation of PFF grades?
    How might the context of the game, such as weather conditions or opponent strategies, have influenced the PFF grades of Michigan's players?
    How accurate are PFF grades in evaluating player performance, and are there more reliable metrics available?

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