Michigan vs. Nebraska Odds: Wolverines A Field Goal Favorite On The Road

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Last weekend, Michigan’s No. 9 team successfully addressed numerous concerns.

The Wolverines effortlessly defeated Wisconsin at Camp Randall, securing their spot in the top-10 rankings.

Will U-M be able to replicate their effort on the road this week as they face Nebraska under the lights?

NCAA football odds: Michigan at Nebraska

Michigan favored by a field goal

After securing their initial victory away from home, Michigan emerges as the favored team in their upcoming road game against Nebraska.

The Wolverines are favored by 3 points against the Huskers according to oddsmakers. DraftKings Sportsbook has Michigan at –155 on the moneyline, while BetMGM Sportsbook lists Nebraska at +140.

Most sportsbooks have set the over/under total for the game at 52 points.

After Saturday’s victory, Michigan’s record against the spread this season improves to 4-1. In 2021, the Wolverines have a 3-2 record on the under. On the other hand, Nebraska has a 4-1-1 record against the spread and a 3-2-1 record on the under.

In the history of their encounters, Michigan has managed to secure a narrow 5-4-1 lead against Nebraska after 10 meetings.

In their previous encounter in 2018, the Wolverines triumphed over the Huskers with an impressive score of 56-10, all transpiring in Ann Arbor.

How to watch: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan Wolverines

• Michigan (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) will be playing against Nebraska (3-3, 1-2) in their upcoming game.
• The event will take place on Saturday, October 9th, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
• The location is Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.
• The TV channel is ABC.
• ESPN+ offers live streaming services online.
• Radio: Broadcasting on the Learfield Michigan Sports Network
• Michigan’s SiriusXM Channel 372 is dedicated to Satellite Radio.

Wolverines make a statement in Madison

Michigan had numerous questions to address before their first road game on Saturday. Yet, U-M managed to alleviate many of these concerns with a convincing 38-17 win over Wisconsin.

At kickoff, Jim Harbaugh secured his first triumph with the Wolverines as an underdog.

Michigan’s defense showcased its legitimacy by limiting the Badgers to a mere total of 210 yards, with a meager 43 yards gained through rushing.

The Wolverines’ defensive unit accumulated six sacks and seven tackles that resulted in a loss, alongside generating three turnovers. David Ojabo emerged as the standout performer, contributing seven tackles and 2.5 sacks to lead the team.

Despite concerns about Cade McNamara’s offensive performance due to his limited throws in the early 2021 season, he proved himself on Saturday by completing 17-of-28 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns. The junior quarterback showcased excellent game management skills and has yet to throw an interception throughout his college career.

Daylen Baldwin received a 56-yard touchdown pass from J.J. McCarthy during a brief moment.

Despite Michigan’s struggle to run the ball, only gaining 112 yards on 44 attempts, the Wolverines exhibited their ability to secure victories even without a dominant run game.

Is U-M a title contender?

Michigan’s win on Saturday undoubtedly propelled them to a higher level in the playoff discussion.

Winning at Camp Randall is an impressive feat, regardless of the challenges faced by Wisconsin this year.

After the weekend’s events, there has been a significant increase in Michigan’s future odds.

DraftKings currently has the Wolverines’ odds of winning the College Football Playoffs this season at +3000. At the beginning of the season, their odds were +8000 and just last week, they reached as high as +6600.

Alabama (+150) and Georgia (+175) are the leading contenders, with Ohio State (+1000) being the top-ranked Big Ten team. However, U-M only has six teams ranked higher than them in the odds.

DraftKings has updated the Big Ten Conference odds, placing U-M at +550 to win the title, a significant improvement from their initial +1700 odds at the start of the season. Ohio State currently stands as the frontrunner with -120 odds. Ahead of Michigan in the odds listing are only Iowa (+380) and Penn State (+500).

Blake Corum had a challenging performance that caused a setback in his chances of winning the Heisman Trophy. Currently, he is tied with McNamara at +7500 odds to secure the 2021 honor. During the game against Wisconsin, Corum was limited to just 46 yards on 15 carries. This marks the second consecutive game where he fell short of reaching 70 rushing yards.

Nebraska heating up

Nebraska’s 2021 season commenced on a rather embarrassing note as they suffered a 30-22 defeat against Illinois.

Nevertheless, Nebraska’s performance has undergone a significant transformation since then.

Nebraska came close to causing an upset against Oklahoma while playing away, but unfortunately experienced a 23-20 overtime defeat against Michigan State last week. However, they demonstrated their true potential over the weekend by soundly defeating Northwestern with a dominant 56-7 victory on their home turf.

In the victory, Nebraska accumulated a staggering 657 yards of offense, with an astounding 427 rushing yards. On the defensive end, the Huskers exhibited dominance by limiting the Wildcats to a mere 293 total yards, including a mere 37 rushing yards.

Michigan may face a tough challenge, considering that Nebraska has climbed to the 11th spot in national rankings for total offense, averaging an impressive 503.7 yards per game.

Adrian Martinez, the quarterback, has accumulated 1,463 passing yards and six touchdowns while being under pressure, but unfortunately, he has been sacked a total of 18 times this season. His primary receiver, Samori Toure, has successfully caught 23 passes, resulting in 483 receiving yards.

Martinez tops the ground game with 412 yards and nine touchdowns, making him the leading rusher. Meanwhile, Nebraska boasts a total of four running backs who have surpassed 100 yards throughout the season.

Image credit: AP Photo/Tony Ding

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