Michigan Wolverines 45–7 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 45–7 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 45, Nebraska Cornhuskers 7.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines dominated Nebraska Cornhuskers 45–7 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 156.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.85 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Blake Corum — 80.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Billy Kemp IV — 4 rec, 61.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan (+0.244/play) vs Nebraska (-0.005/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	12	12	6	9	45
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	0	0	6	7

Scoring Map

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

MICHMichigan Wolverines

+3OPP 13

OPP EZ

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Michigan
Q1TD
RWRoman Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
J.J. McCarthy pass to Roman Wilson for a touchdown (29 yards)
Michigan
Q1TD
KMKalel Mullings
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Kalel Mullings rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
Michigan
Q2TD
JMJ.J. McCarthy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
J.J. McCarthy rushes 21 yards for a touchdown
Michigan
Q2TD
RWRoman Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-0
J.J. McCarthy pass to Roman Wilson for a touchdown (16 yards)
Michigan
Q3TD
BCBlake Corum
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-0
Blake Corum rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Michigan
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
33-0
Field goal good from 30 yards
Michigan
Q4TD
POPeyton O'Leary
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-0
Jayden Denegal pass to Peyton O'Leary for a touchdown (8 yards)
Nebraska
Q4TD
JFJoshua Fleeks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-6
Joshua Fleeks rushes 74 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 156.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.85 EPA/play +13.60 EPA
Jayden Denegal (Michigan) — 8.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.19 EPA/play +2.19 EPA
Heinrich Haarberg (Nebraska) — 175.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.23 EPA

Rushing

Blake Corum (Michigan) — 80.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA
Donovan Edwards (Michigan) — 48.0 yds -0.27 EPA
Leon Franklin (Michigan) — 26.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

Billy Kemp IV (Nebraska) — 4 rec · 61.0 yds +0.94 EPA
Roman Wilson (Michigan) — 4 rec · 58.0 yds +1.71 EPA
Marcus Washington (Nebraska) — 1 rec · 56.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
J.J. McCarthy	Michigan	16	75.0%	156	2	+0.85	+13.60
Jayden Denegal	Michigan	1	100.0%	8	1	+2.19	+2.19
Heinrich Haarberg	Nebraska	28	50.0%	175	0	+0.01	+0.23
Jack Tuttle	Michigan	4	75.0%	23	0	+0.05	+0.19
Davis Warren	Michigan	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.22	-2.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan	Nebraska
Plays	74	45
EPA / play	+0.244	-0.005
Total EPA	+18.02	-0.23
Success rate	54.1%	31.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.589	+0.008
Rush EPA / play	+0.088	-0.027
Yards	442	319

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan	11	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Nebraska	2	1	-5.01	Interception
Q1	Michigan	3	29	+2.54	Rush TD
Q1	Nebraska	9	68	-0.52	Ended
Q1	Michigan	9	88	+6.08	Rush TD
Q2	Nebraska	3	19	-0.76	Punt
Q2	Michigan	3	0	-2.72	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	6	24	-0.42	Punt
Q2	Michigan	8	61	+4.97	Pass TD
Q2	Nebraska	3	23	+0.58	Ended
Q3	Nebraska	4	58	+2.03	Missed FG
Q3	Michigan	11	78	+4.63	Rush TD
Q3	Nebraska	2	0	-1.82	Punt
Q3	Michigan	12	43	-2.55	Field goal
Q4	Nebraska	10	31	-2.59	Ended
Q4	Michigan	10	50	+2.75	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joshua Fleeks rushes 74 yards for a touchdown (+7.77 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg pass to Marcus Washington for 56 yards (1st & 10) (+4.7 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg pass intercepted (-4.26 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass to Roman Wilson for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg pass to Billy Kemp IV for 34 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.77 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Field goal missed (-3.39 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.13 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg pass to Emmett Johnson for 13 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (45–7) in Week 5.
Passing edge: J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 156.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Michigan at 0.244 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Michigan Wolverines 45, Nebraska Cornhuskers 7 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 45–7.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520286.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) led passers with 156.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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