Michigan jumps up ESPN's power rankings after signature win over Nebraska

After the win, ESPN adjusted its power rankings through four weeks. Michigan moved up two spots to No. 19. There are four Big Ten teams ahead of the Wolverines: Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, and Indiana.

"Freshman phenom Bryce Underwood earned his first Big Ten road victory on Saturday with a 30-27 win at Nebraska. He didn't put up crazy stats on the day -- 105 passing yards, 61 rushing yards, one TD -- but didn't need to while the Wolverines' run game overwhelmed a top-10 scoring defense with 292 rushing yards on 9.1 yards per carry (excluding sacks). Interim coach Biff Poggi loved the poise Underwood brought to the sideline and huddle that gave his team no doubt it'd win. The young QB's developmental trajectory through four games remains extremely exciting to watch."

Michigan is winning the old-fashioned way

Bryce Underwood is special, it's clear as day, but Michigan is still leaning into the old-fashioned way to win games: utilizing the run. RB Justice Haynes has now rushed for over 100 yards and scored at least once in every game with Michigan so far. He has now rushed for 537 yards and is tied for third in the country.

The Wolverines' line play has improved, too, and that's even without starter Giovanni El-Hadi. If Michigan can maintain its line play, get solid production from Haynes and Jordan Marshall, the Wolverines are going to be tough to beat moving forward. Underwood is only going to continue to get better and better as the season progresses.

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