Michigan vs. Nebraska: Prediction, pick, odds, line, TV channel, live stream, watch online
The Wolverines and Cornhuskers open Big Ten play in Ann Arbor
By
Tom Fornelli
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2 min read
There is actually not a lot of history between No. 18 Michigan and Nebraska despite the programs being two of the most storied in the history of college football. The two teams have only met nine times to this point with the series an even 4-4-1. This game will be the first time they've met since 2013; Nebraska won that matchup 17-13 and has won two of the three meetings between the schools since joining the Big Ten.
Something should give Saturday when the Wolverines and Cornhuskers tangle, so let's take a look at what to expect from this early-afternoon showdown in Michigan.
Viewing information
Date: Saturday, Sept. 22 | Time: Noon ET
Location: Michigan Stadium -- Ann Arbor, Michigan
TV: FS1 | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Storylines
Michigan: There was a lot of doom and gloom surrounding Michigan after it lost its season opener to Notre Dame 24-17, but you haven't heard a lot about the Wolverines in recent weeks. I guess beating Western Michigan and SMU by a combined score of 94-23 quells some fears. Still, this game against Nebraska will be a better barometer for where the Wolverines stand in 2018 than either Western Michigan or SMU could be.
Nebraska: The Scott Frost Era couldn't be off to much of a worse start than this one. First, the season opener against Akron was canceled because of weather, and then the Huskers lost a close one to Colorado. That in itself wasn't awful, but promising freshman quarterback Adrian Martinez suffered an injury against Colorado and wasn't available in last week's game against Troy. A game Nebraska lost to drop to 0-2 to start the season, and now they have to beat Michigan in Ann Arbor to avoid a 0-3 start.
Game prediction, picks
Adrian Martinez is currently being called a game-time decision by Nebraska, but I lean toward him playing, which will make a big difference for the Nebraska offense. Not quite enough to pick Nebraska to beat Michigan straight up, but enough to cover nearly a three-touchdown spread. Pick: Nebraska +18.5
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