Total Yards
Nebraska431
Michigan459
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Michigan at Nebraska
Oct 9, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 6
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
32 - 29
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska291
Michigan255
Rushing Yards
Nebraska140
Michigan204
Turnovers
Nebraska2
Michigan1
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska25:36
Michigan34:24
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan edges Nebraska 32-29
Michigan defeated Nebraska 32-29 in Week 6 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 459-431 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 32-29. Hassan Haskins 3 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 0} left in the quarter 2, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 459 total yards, 204 rushing yards, and 255 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 431 total yards, including 140 on the ground and 291 through the air.
Michigan converted 6-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Michigan led 13-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jake Moody 39 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Hassan Haskins 3 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick) (Michigan led 13-0 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 35 Yd Field Goal (Michigan led 3-0 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 21 Yd Field Goal (Michigan led 6-0 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Levi Falck 13 Yd pass from Adrian Martinez (Adrian Martinez Run for Two-Point Conversion) (Nebraska led 22-19 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Allen 46 Yd pass from Adrian Martinez (Connor Culp Kick) (Nebraska led 7-13 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Hassan Haskins 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (Michigan led 19-7 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
32-29
Michigan defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
459-431
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
204
Michigan averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
255
Michigan averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 431 | 459 |
| Passing Yards | 291 | 255 |
| Rushing Yards | 140 | 204 |
| First Downs | 19 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-47 | 6-55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-28 | 22-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 14 |
| Possession Time | 25:36 | 34:24 |