Handing out position grades for Michigan’s dominant 45-7 victory over Nebraska

The Michigan Wolverines hit the road yesterday for the first time this season to take on Nebraska and its vaunted rushing defense. Entering the game, the Cornhuskers were ranked second nationally (first in the Power Five) in rushing yards allowed per game and yards per carry allowed.

The consensus felt the Wolverines would face a challenge in Lincoln, or face a quarter’s length of adversity. But after just one quarter, it was evident there was no challenge to be found; there was no semblance of resistance to report.

Michigan cruised to victory, 45-7, and rushed for 249 yards against a team that had been allowing less than 50 over the first four games. It was a nearly flawless performance for…