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Cornell Wheeler, Wolverine

West Bloomfield (MI) West Bloomfield LB Cornell Wheeler (image via 247 Sports)

West Bloomfield (MI) West Bloomfield linebacker Cornell Wheeler committed to Michigan on Tuesday afternoon. He chose the Wolverines over offers from Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri, among others.

Wheeler is listed at 6’1″ and 220 lbs. He claims a 36″ vertical.

RANKINGS
ESPN: Unranked
Rivals: 3-star, 5.7 grade, #9 ILB
247 Sports: 3-star, 85 grade, #15 ILB, #488 overall

Hit the jump for more on Wheeler’s commitment.

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Highlights: Michigan 56, Nebraska 10

Ex-Wolverine Updates: Week 4

Jeremiah Holloman (image via Zimbio)

TRANSFERS

Brian Cole, S (Mississippi State): Cole made 1 tackle, 1 tackle for loss, 1 interception (for 0 yards), and 2 kickoff returns in a 28-7 loss to Kentucky.

Drake Harris, WR (Western Michigan): Harris had 3 catches for 29 yards in a 34-15 win over Georgia State.

Alex Malzone, QB (Miami-OH): Malzone was 0/3 passing in is first action for Miami-OH during a 26-3 loss to Minnesota.

Keith Washington, CB (West Virginia): Washington made 3 tackles in a 35-6 win over Kansas State.

Hit the jump for news on former commitments and coaches.

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Michigan vs. Nebraska Awards

Khaleke Hudson (image via MLive)

Let’s see more of this guy on offense . . . Christian Turner. Turner (10 carries for 55 yards) made his college debut and looked pretty good doing it. He’s very small right now and needs to keep adding weight to his body in the coming off-season, but he showed some decent quickness and toughness. If Chris Evans needs to miss more time with his hamstring injury, it would be nice to see Turner get some snaps behind Karan Higdon and Tru Wilson.

Hit the jump for the rest of the awards.

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Michigan 56, Nebraska 10

This wasn’t deemed a penalty until much deliberation (image via Lincoln Journal Star)

That was unexpected. Nebraska isn’t very good this season, but I still thought Michigan would struggle. I predicted a 24-17 game in which the Wolverines would play down to the level of the Cornhuskers. I was wrong. Michigan’s defense played superb football, and the offensive line was overwhelmed the whole day. It also helped that Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez was not up to full speed after getting hurt against Colorado; he wore a knee brace and only seemed to be operating at 75% or so. Michigan’s offense was also clicking at a higher level than they have been, and that’s a credit to them. Nebraska’s defense shouldn’t have been as out of sync as the offense, but a Michigan offense that had been struggling in many ways really took it to them.

Hit the jump for the rest of the recap.

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