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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2018 Week 4 Recap

Wolverines defeat Cornhuskers 56–10 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan Wolverines (Week 4).

Nebraska Cornhuskers 10 0-3
Final 10–56
Michigan Wolverines 56 3-2 Winner
Winner
Michigan Wolverines
Final score
10–56
Halftime
Nebraska Cornhuskers 2–33 Michigan Wolverines
Top passer
Dylan McCaffrey

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Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 56–10 in Week 4, 2018. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 10, Michigan Wolverines 56.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines dominated Nebraska Cornhuskers 56–10 in Week 4 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
  • Passing leader: Dylan McCaffrey (130) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.35 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Karan Higdon — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: JD Spielman — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers029610
Michigan Wolverines18153656

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers
MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MICH
    Q1TD
    BMBen Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Ben Mason run for 4 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin PAT MISSED)

  2. MICH
    Q1TD
    KHKaran Higdon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Karan Higdon run for 44 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  3. MICH
    Q1TD
    BMBen Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Ben Mason run for 1 yd for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  4. NEB
    Q2Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    2-18

    Team Safety

  5. MICH
    Q2TD
    BMBen Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    2-24

    Ben Mason run for 1 yd for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  6. MICH
    Q2TD
    ZGZach Gentry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    2-30

    Shea Patterson pass complete to Zach Gentry for 5 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  7. MICH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    2-33

    Quinn Nordin 50 yd FG GOOD

  8. MICH
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    2-36

    Quinn Nordin 38 yd FG GOOD

  9. NEB
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    5-36

    Barret Pickering 35 yd FG GOOD

  10. NEB
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    11-36

    Caleb Lightbourn punt for 49 yds , Donovan Peoples-Jones returns for 60 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  11. NEB
    Q4TD
    WMWyatt Mazour

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    17-36

    Wyatt Mazour run for 3 yds for a TD, (Barret Pickering KICK)

  12. MICH
    Q4TD
    RBRonnie Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    17-42

    Dylan McCaffrey pass complete to Ronnie Bell for 56 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Dylan McCaffrey (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +2.45 EPA
  • Andrew Bunch (158) — 0.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +1.16 EPA
  • Shea Patterson (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.54 EPA

Rushing

  • Karan Higdon (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA
  • Christian Turner (130) — 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
  • Ben Mason (130) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

  • JD Spielman (158) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.68 EPA
  • Oliver Martin (130) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
  • Grant Perry (130) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Dylan McCaffrey130742.9%01+0.35+2.45
Andrew Bunch158966.7%00+0.13+1.16
Shea Patterson1302365.2%01+0.02+0.54
Brandon Peters13010.0%00-3.03-3.03
Adrian Martinez1581735.3%00-0.94-15.98

Team EPA comparison

StatNEBMICH
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q113040-3.55Ended
Q115860-1.65Punt
Q113010-0.27Rush TD
Q113070+3.11Ended
Q115830-2.90Punt
Q113010+2.94Rush TD
Q115830-3.36Punt
Q113060+4.72Rush TD
Q115840-2.98Interception
Q215810-1.46Ended
Q213080-0.65Ended
Q215800Safety
Q215820+0.18Ended
Q213030+4.27Rush TD
Q215830-1.90Punt
Q213010+1.74Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Will Hart punt for 57 yds , Tyjon Lindsey returns for no gain to the Neb 35 Tyjon Lindsey fumbled, forced by Jake McCurry, recovered by Mich Ambry Thomas (+5.71 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass intercepted Josh Metellus return for no gain to the Mich 36 (-5.32 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 32 yds to the Mich 42 for a 1ST down (+3.95 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Dylan McCaffrey pass complete to Ronnie Bell for 56 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (+3.93 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Caleb Lightbourn kickoff for 65 yds , Ambry Thomas return for 13 yds to the Mich 13 (-3.6 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez run for 15 yds to the Neb 36 for a 1ST down (+3.23 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Caleb Lightbourn punt for 49 yds , Donovan Peoples-Jones returns for 60 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (-3.15 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Caleb Lightbourn punt for 47 yds, fair catch by Donovan Peoples-Jones at the MICHIGAN 41 NEBRASKA Penalty, Kick Catching Interference (Cam Taylor) to the Neb 44 (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (56–10) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Dylan McCaffrey (130) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: NEB at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan Wolverines?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 10, Michigan Wolverines 56 in Week 4 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 10–56.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012891.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Dylan McCaffrey (130) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Nebraska Cornhuskers at Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W