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ESPN’s FPI predicts the outcome of Nebraska at Michigan

Ginny Boulton

By Ginny Boulton

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The Cornhuskers have an uphill climb as they face Michigan on Saturday.

The Wolverines have laid waste to every opponent this season, winning over Rutgers on Saturday to improve to 9-0 on the season. Nebraska will face a Michigan team that is  strong on both sides of the ball, including a strong defense. The Michigan run game is bolstered by RB Blake Corum, who is a top Heisman contender and has amassed over 1,100 yards this season.

On the other side of the matchup this Saturday is a struggling 3-6 Nebraska team that will most likely not meet bowl eligibility this season. The Cornhuskers are also without QB Casey Thompson, who sustained an arm injury during Week 8’s loss to Illinois and has been limited for the last 2 weeks.

ESPN’s Football Power Index gives the Wolverines an overwhelming 97.1% win chance this weekend. The index is a methodology used to predict how teams will do in a head-to-head matchup.

The Cornhuskers and Wolverines will face off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.