MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen In the Trenches 536 - Nebraska Postgame
Sep 21, 2025
Biff Poggi, the acting head coach of Michigan football, shares insights after a thrilling victory against Nebraska. He highlights the Wolverines' powerful rushing attack, key plays from Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall, and the pivotal halftime adjustments that built team confidence. Poggi also discusses the impressive defensive performance, including a dominant seven-sack pass rush, and the strategic clock management that sealed the win. His candid reflections provide a fascinating glimpse into the mindset of a college football coach.
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Big Ten Statement Win
- Michigan's 30-27 win in Lincoln set an early Big Ten tone and built momentum for the season.
- The game combined strong run offense and defensive resilience to secure a road victory.
Line Play Made The Big Runs
- The running game repeatedly created long gains by getting to linebacker level with effective guard blocks.
- Those leveraged blocks turned designed runs into demoralizing, untouched touchdown bursts.
Third-Down Defense Won The Day
- Michigan's defense tightened after halftime, allowing only two third-down conversions on 12 attempts.
- That third-down performance was the decisive factor in controlling Nebraska's drives.