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Rahmir Johnson during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines.
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LOOK: Nebraska Falls Short to Michigan

October 10, 2021
By <a href="https://hailvarsity.com/author/john-peterson/" target="_self">John Peterson</a>

By John Peterson

It looked like Nebraska was going to pull off the upset over No. 9 Michigan, but the Huskers ultimately fell just short in the fourth quarter.

Hail Varsity staff photographers Eric Francis and John S. Peterson captured all of the action from game day.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers spirit squad head over the Unity Walk before the college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers marching band entertain the fans before the Huskers arrive for the Unity Walk before the college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost stands waiting to get the Unity Walk started before the college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Cameron Jurgens (51) during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Cameron Jurgens (51) and Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) before a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost before a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Tony Tuiotu before a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers take the field to take on Michigan Wolverines during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) scrambles to get away from Michigan Wolverines defensive end Mike Morris (90) in the second quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) knocked out of bounds by Michigan Wolverines defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) in the first quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5) breaks up a pass to Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) in the first quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ben Stille (95) puts pressure on Michigan Wolverines quarterback Cade McNamara (12) in the first quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) celebrates a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Michigan Wolverines linebacker Josh Ross (12) during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost watches the replay on the screen at the end of the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ben Stille (95) is helped off the field after being injuried against the Michigan Wolverines in the fourth quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Cameron Jurgens (51) gets called for an illegal block in the first quarter against Michigan Wolverines linebacker Josh Ross (12) during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) scores on a two point conversion in the third quarter against Michigan Wolverines linebacker Josh Ross (12) during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Daylen Baldwin (85) drops a pass against Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Quinton Newsome (6) in the fourth quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Levi Falck (88) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Michigan Wolverines during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Samori Toure (3) and Michigan Wolverines defensive back Daxton Hill (30) go for the ball at the end of the fourth quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Deontre Thomas (97) and Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Damion Daniels (93) walk off the field after a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers fan after a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost walks on the sideline at the end of the fourth quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost walks off the field after a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Samori Touré (3) reaches for the ball during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Rahmir Johnson (14) runs for tough yards during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Levi Falck (88) runs for extra yards after a catch during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson tackles a Michigan running back in 2021.

    Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ty Robinson (99) tackles the running back during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska fans during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers try to block a field goal during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Levi Falck (88) runs toward the end zone during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers safety Deontai Williams (8) returns an interception during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers safety Deontai Williams (8) returns an interception during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska players celebrate during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Rahmir Johnson during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines.

    Rahmir Johnson during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Garrett Nelson during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska defense during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Jim Harbaugh during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Caleb Tannor (2) pressures the QB during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Caleb Tannor (2) pressures the QB during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Caleb Tannor (2) pressures the QB during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh during a college football game against Nebraska Cornhuskers Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Jamin Graham (89) grabs the quarterback during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5) knocks a ball away during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Michigan Wolverines quarterback Cade McNamara (12) during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Samori Touré (3) during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Luke Reimer (28) during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5) knocks a ball away during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Eric Francis.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) falls short of the endzone in the first quarter against Michigan Wolverines linebacker Josh Ross (12) during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) fumbels the ball in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Rahmir Johnson (14) celebrates his third quarter touchdown with tight end Austin Allen (11) and wide receiver Oliver Martin (89) during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleaders run the flags in the endzone to celebrate Levi Falck's touchdown in the third quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Nick Henrich (42) and safety Deontai Williams (8) tackles Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) in the second quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Rahmir Johnson (14) makes catch in the third quarter for a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers place kicker Connor Culp (33) an extra point against the Michigan Wolverines in the third quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers Scarlets dance team perform in a break in the action against the Michigan Wolverines during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Rahmir Johnson (14) rushes with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ben Stille (95) is helped off the field after being injuried against the Michigan Wolverines in the fourth quarter during a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

  • Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh and Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost shake hands after a college football game Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

 

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