Published Saturday, October 27, 2012 AT 7:46 PM / Updated at 8:09 PM
First quarter: Slow going for offenses
Rich Kaipust Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska is off to a slow start offensively against Michigan as the first quarter ends with the score at 0-0.

The Huskers have managed just 34 total yards, 19 of which came on a pass from Taylor Martinez to Kenny Bell. That play also accounted for NU’s only first down.

Nebraska, after a chop block penalty, starts the second quarter with first-and-24 from its own 14-yard line.

Michigan also has struggled offensively. But quarterback Denard Robinson has had some success running the football, gaining 33 yards on seven carries.

Other first-quarter notes:

>> Nebraska had a pair of 15-yard penalties. Ciante Evans was called for a late hit and Justin Jackson for a chop block.

>> Michigan had a potential 55-yard pass from Robinson to Ray Roundtree ruled incomplete after the play was reviewed. The Wolverines eventually reached the Husker 36 before Brendan Gibbons missed a 53-yard field goal.

>> The crowd of 86,160 is the second largest for any game at Memorial Stadium. It also is the Huskers’ consecutive sellout No. 323.

About Rich Kaipust

Rich Kaipust is a staff writer for The Omaha World-Herald and covers Nebraska football. You can follow Rich on Twitter (@RKaipustOWH) or email him at rich.kaipust@owh.com