The first major Big Ten matchup of the season will take place this Saturday, as the No. 21 Michigan Wolverines travel to Lincoln to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers. While the winner will gain a valuable early conference victory and build momentum for Big Ten play, the stakes are high as a loss would be a disappointing result for either team hoping to have a strong season.
The biggest downside of a loss may actually come from the negative narrative that the media and many fans will love to push, especially with the current state of both the Michigan and Nebraska programs.
The Wolverines already have a loss this season, and we’ve seen just how harsh and critical the response can be when they don’t look good. The story of that loss to Oklahoma was largely centered around a conservative game plan that did not work out, and that criticism was warranted. However, we should see a much different approach from the Michigan offense in this game, and as long as the Wolverines go out swinging, it would help soften the blow and reduce the negative reaction…