Nebraska beats Michigan 17-13 on Tommy Armstrong's TD pass to Ameer Abdullah with 2:03 left

Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner (98) tries to get away from Nebraska safety LeRoy Alexander (18) and defensive end Jason Ankrah (9) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (The Associated Press)

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini, stands on the sideline during a timeout in the second quarter of Nebraska's NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (The Associated Press)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Tommy Armstrong Jr. threw a left-handed, 5-yard shovel pass to Ameer Abdullah for a go-ahead touchdown with 2:03 left and Nebraska's defense made enough stops to seal a 17-13 win over Michigan on Saturday.

The Cornhuskers (7-2, 4-1 Big Ten) kept their chances alive of returning to the conference championship game. Nebraska can move a big step closer to its goal by beating Legends Division-leading Michigan State next Saturday at home.

The Wolverines (6-3, 2-3) dashed hopes of earning a Big Ten title for the first time since 2004 with their first loss in 20 home games under coach Brady Hoke, turning the ball over on downs during their last possession.

Michigan went ahead 13-10 on Brendan Gibbons' 40-yard field goal with 8:08 left after Jordan Westerkamp fumbled on a punt return, then its defense allowed the Cornhuskers to convert a fourth down on a 75-yard, game-winning drive.