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Parker Gabriel discusses the importance of the run game in Nebraska’s game against Michigan on Saturday night.



How the Blackshirts shut ’em down

1. What’s in the box? A lot, when it comes to this game, including much of the action. If Nebraska’s defense can keep Michigan’s run game from getting going between the tackles, the Huskers are going to have a chance to be right in the game.

2. Loud crowd. Yeah, it’s going to make a difference. Remember, Michigan QB Cade McNamara took over the job last year when fans weren’t allowed in stadiums. This will be the loudest environment he’s played in. Not to say he can’t thrive, but it will certainly be a bigger challenge than UM has faced so far.

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3. Opps, not oops. NU’s defense has had its hands on several potential interceptions the past couple of weeks but has only come down with one. If you’re going to beat a top 10 team, those opportunities can’t go begging.

4. Slight returns. Special teams has been a voodoo child for Nebraska this year, but the Huskers need to keep Michigan’s dynamic return men — A.J. Henning in punt return and Blake Corum in kick return — from getting chances to change the game. NU’s special teams play was solid last week in a blowout. What happens when the screws tighten this week?



Nebraska head football coach Scott Frost speaks after practice on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.







0: Minutes through five games that Michigan has trailed so far this season. Can the Huskers put UM in a new position at some point?



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