Carriker Chronicles: Gut Reaction to a Drubbing by Michigan

It was no contest as the Wolverines rolled, 45-7
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Adam gives his raw, unbridled reaction to Nebraska's embarrassing loss to Michigan. Is this a big deal? Is Michigan just really good? What does this game mean long term for the Huskers? These questions are answered on what a lot of people consider to be the most honest Husker show out there!

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Michigan's Tyler Morris returns a punt 30 yards in the second quarter of Saturday's game. Michigan would capitalize on the good field position, going 55 yards in eight plays for a touchdown.

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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talk before the game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum greets former Nebraska linebacker Will Compton before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium.

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Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy warms up before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson catches a pass for a touchdown against Nebraska defensive back Isaac Gifford during the first quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg hands the ball off to running back Anthony Grant against the Michigan during the first quarter of the game.

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Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV gains 34 yards on a pass from quarterback Heinrich Haarberg in the first quarter of Saturday's game.

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Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant lays on the ground after intercepting a pass from Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg during the first quarter of the game.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks out of a huddle during the game against the Michigan Wolverines during the first quarter.

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Michigan running back Kalel Mullings runs for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter.

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Michigan running back Kalel Mullings runs for a touchdown against Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog during the first quarter.

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Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson stiff arms Nebraska linebacker Javin Wright during the second quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg looks to pass against the Michigan during the fourth quarter.

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Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs for a touchdown against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Elijah Jeudy during the second quarter.

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Nebraska wide receiver Billy Kemp IV is tackled by Michigan defensive back Keshaun Harris during the second quarter.

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Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II is tackled by Michigan defensive back Makari Paige during the fourth quarter of the game.

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Michigan running back Blake Corum runs for a short gain in the second quarter. Corum finished with 77 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.

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Michigan running back Blake Corum is tackled by Nebraska defensive back Omar Brown and defensive lineman Ty Robinson during the second quarter.

Thomas Fidone is tackled after making a catch for 17 yards and a first down during the fourth quarter against Michigan in 2023.
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Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II hauls in a 17-yard pass from quarterback Heinrich Haarberg in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs against the Michigan Wolverines during the second quarter.

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Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs for a touchdown against the Nebraska Huskers during the second quarter.

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Michigan running back Leon Franklin rushes for a short gain in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Michigan finished with 249 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.

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Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan is tackled by Nebraska defensive back Isaac Gifford during the third quarter.

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Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the third quarter.

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Michigan lines up for a play in the third quarter of Saturday's game.

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Michigan quarterback Jayden Denegal is tackled by Nebraska defensive lineman AJ Rollins during the fourth quarter.

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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter.

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Nebraska linebacker Javin Wright tackles Michigan quarterback Davis Warren  during the fourth quarter.

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Michigan running back Leon Franklin runs past Nebraska defenders.

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Nebraska running back Joshua Fleeks takes off on a 74-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game.

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Nebraska wide receiver Joshua Fleeks and wide receiver Marcus Washington celebrate after a touchdown by Fleeks against the Michigan Wolverines during the fourth quarter.

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Former Husker Will Compton spends time in the student section pregame. 

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Heinrich Haarberg hands the ball off to running back Anthony Grant. 

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Nick Henrich makes a tackle on Michigan's Blake Corum. 

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Heinrich Haarberg tosses a pass in the first quarter. 

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Heinrich Haarberg looks to make a pass. 

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Ty Hahn tackles Michigan's Jake Thaw. 

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Javin Wright (33) and Ty Robinson (9) bring down Donovan Edwards. 

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Tommi Hill returns a Michigan kickoff. 

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Marcus Washington celebrates a catch in the third quarter. 

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Heinrich Haarberg receives a snap. 

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Malcom Hartzog and Chief Borders team up on a tackle of Donovan Edwards. 

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Heinrich Haarberg is hit as he throws. 

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Heinrich Haarberg totaled 199 passing yards against No. 2 Michigan. 

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Javin Wright had seven total tackles including four solo. 

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Nebraska's Joshua Fleeks takes off on a 74-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. 


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