Total Yards
Nebraska305
Michigan436
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Michigan at Nebraska
Sep 30, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 5
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
45 - 7
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Nebraska
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska199
Michigan187
Rushing Yards
Nebraska106
Michigan249
Turnovers
Nebraska1
Michigan0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature95°F
Wind21 mph S
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska21:59
Michigan38:01
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan routs Nebraska 45-7
Michigan defeated Nebraska 45-7 in Week 5 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 436-305 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 45-7. J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Roman Wilson for 29 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) came with {'seconds': 20, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 436 total yards, 249 rushing yards, and 187 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 305 total yards, including 106 on the ground and 199 through the air.
Michigan converted 8-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Michigan led 28-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was James Turner 30 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Roman Wilson for 29 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Kalel Mullings run for 20 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 14-0 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Roman Wilson for 16 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 28-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy run for 21 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 21-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Corum run for 1 yd for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 35-0 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Jayden Denegal pass complete to Peyton O'Leary for 8 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 45-0 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-7
Michigan defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
436-305
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
249
Michigan averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
187
Michigan averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 305 | 436 |
| Passing Yards | 199 | 187 |
| Rushing Yards | 106 | 249 |
| First Downs | 10 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-10 | 8-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-30 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-25 | 16-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 21 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 21:59 | 38:01 |