No. 3 Michigan rallies in thriller to deliver No. 5 Nebraska its first loss of the season after 20-0 start

Nebraska is unbeaten no more.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 27: Nimari Burnett #4 of the Michigan Wolverines handles the ball against Jamarques Lawrence #10 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Crisler Arena on January 27, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 27: Nimari Burnett #4 of the Michigan Wolverines handles the ball against Jamarques Lawrence #10 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Crisler Arena on January 27, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images)
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Nebraska is unbeaten no more.

The No. 5 Cornhuskers went into Michigan and controlled most of Tuesday's matchup against the 3rd-ranked Wolverines. But Michigan kept things close in the face of hot early 3-point shooting from Nebraska and rallied for a 75-72 win. 

Nebraska got 3 looks at a game-tying 3-pointer in the game's final seconds. But each attempt missed the mark, allowing Michigan to escape with the win.

Michigan took a 3-2 lead and didn't lead again until a 9-2 run secured a 74-72 advantage with 1:04 remaining. It didn't trail again and handed Nebraska its first loss of the season following a 20-0 start that was the best in program history. 

With the loss, only two unbeaten teams remain in the top 25. No. 1 Arizona held off a late rally from No. 13 BYU Tuesday night to improve to 20-0. No. 24 Miami (Ohio) was also 20-0 ahead of a late Tuesday matchup against UMass.

Nebraska (20-1) joins Michigan (19-1) among the ranks of one-loss teams. 

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