Nebraska had the #5 total defense and #12 scoring defense in addition to its #1 scoring offense. Michigan had the #1 scoring and total defense (playing against Big 10 offenses) and the #44 scoring offense. Am I to understand you are arguing that the game would have been close? Seriously?It's a shame that it wasn't settled on the field. Michigan had a better defense while Nebraska had a better offense. Nebraska probably wins, but likely in a close defensive battle. However, no one knows, that's why you play the game.