Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET (2:30 PM CT local)
Venue: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska
Broadcast: CBS
Weather Forecast (Lincoln, NE)
Temperature: ~80°F (27°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, low humidity, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal football weather; no major disruptions expected for passing or kicking.
Injury Report
Michigan Wolverines (Big Ten):
QB Bryce Underwood (true freshman) healthy; looking to rebound after struggles vs. Oklahoma.
S Rod Moore expected back after missing time with injury.
OL Brady Norton probable; Giovanni El-Hadi out.
Nebraska Cornhuskers (Big Ten):
QB Dylan Raiola (Big Ten’s #2 passer, 8 TD, 0 INT through three games) healthy.
DB Malcolm Hartzog expected back after missing last week.
No other significant injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
QB Bryce Underwood (Michigan) vs. Nebraska Pass Defense
Nebraska leads the nation in pass defense (just 66 yards allowed per game). Underwood’s poise will be tested.
QB Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) vs. Michigan Secondary
Raiola has been flawless (8 TD, 0 INT). Michigan’s DBs must generate turnovers to slow him down.
Michigan Offensive Line vs. Nebraska Front Seven
Michigan’s line has been banged up; Nebraska’s pass rush could dictate tempo.
Nebraska WR Cortez Mills Jr. vs. Michigan Corners
Mills has emerged as Raiola’s top target; Michigan must prevent explosive plays.
Recent Team Form
#23 Michigan Wolverines (2–1)
8/30/25: W 38–3 vs. Albany
9/6/25: L 24–13 @ Oklahoma
9/13/25: W 47–7 vs. UMass
Trend: Offense inconsistent against Power Five defenses; defense vulnerable vs. Oklahoma but dominant otherwise.
Nebraska Cornhuskers (3–0)
8/30/25: W 24–21 vs. Cincinnati
9/6/25: W 38–10 vs. Akron
9/13/25: W 45–7 vs. Houston Christian
Trend: Offense rolling behind Raiola; defense statistically elite, but competition level modest so far.
Series History
Michigan leads the all-time series 6–4.
Wolverines have won four straight (2021–2024).
Last meeting: 2023, Michigan won 45–7 in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s last win: 2012 (23–9 in Lincoln).
Betting Trends
Michigan:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
Unders hit in 2 of 3 games.
4–0 SU vs. Nebraska since 2021.
Nebraska:
2–1 ATS in 2025.
Unders hit in 2 of 3 games.
0–25 SU vs. ranked teams since 2016.
Head-to-Head (last 3):
2023: Michigan 45, Nebraska 7
2022: Michigan 34, Nebraska 3
2021: Michigan 32, Nebraska 29
Historical Betting Results
Michigan: Reliable ATS vs. Nebraska recently, covering in 3 straight.
Nebraska: Historically poor ATS vs. ranked opponents; bettors fade them in these spots.
Big Ten Trends: Early-season Big Ten games often trend under, especially when Nebraska is at home and tries to slow tempo.
Game Odds
Michigan Wolverines – 2.5
Nebraska Cornhuskers 46.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
