2018 Michigan gameday #4: vs. Nebraska

Just kidding, that was a couple coaches ago

Pictured:  new Nebraska HC Scott Frost with coordinators

While last week's tilt against SMU wasn't the performance many Michigan fans wanted to see, QB Shea Patterson and the Wolverines got the job done despite a number of questionable calls in a game that infringed on what would have otherwise been four solid hours of commercial breaks.

Now the #19 Wolverines (2-1) open conference play at noon today against relatively recent Big Ten newcomer Nebraska.  While the Cornhuskers have won the last two games between the programs, they can't say the same about this season as they stand winless in head coach Jesse Plemons' Scott Frost's first season, though surely they're undefeated when it comes to outhitting their opponents.

As is often the case the betting line has no basis in reality with Michigan an 18-point favorite despite some obvious flaws that were on display in the first three weeks.  Then again when you lose to Troy at home you're probably not gonna get much respect.  If talented Husker freshman QB Adrian Martinez is good to go this could be a very interesting game indeed. 

Hopefully an offensive line that's made some improvements since week 1, helping Patterson establish good rhythm with his WRs and TEs, is the difference for the Wolverines in this one, though it'll need to be joined by a better performance from the defense.  I'll be rooting for my alma mater to break the 4-4-1 series tie in just the 10th meeting between these two programs, and open Big Ten play on a strong note.

LET'S GO BLUE