Nebraska will be tough to beat in Lincoln. I expect a double digit loss, as many players don't want to play this game (on Christmas), and this will be Michigan's first road game of the year.
As for beer advice, I'm unable to provide that, as each person has individual taste bud desires. I prefer the strong hoppy taste, mainly those with hints of a citrusy concoction. Thus, preference of IPAs. For IPA drinkers with a taste preference, you must know your hops, which is important when buying beers you're unfamiliar with. (Based on the hop ingredients listed, I can pretty much know what the beer is going to taste like). I also brew my own from time to time, and have to purchase the hops. Cascade hops tend to provide a grapefruit taste, while hops like Amariillo & Summit give it more of a tangerine taste. Citra is another tropical tasting hop.
Best thing to do is go to a brewpub, and purchase flights, starting with lighter beers, and working your way through the flight to IPAs and Porters/Stouts.
Sounds like you're more of a traditional beer drinker with the lager, which is what Miller, Budweiser, and others are. I don't drink them anymore, unless it's the only choice at a golf course, or what's on tap at a party, but even then, I'll tend to bring my own. You should start with lighter ales, light a Blonde Ale, which is prevalent at many breweries. My wife prefers the Coffee Blonde Ales, and those are good if you're into coffee.
But, being a redneck, I'll usually drink whatever happens to be on hand.