2017 Nebraska-Rutgers stats matchup
| NEBRASKA 1-2 overall, 0-0 Big Ten | RUTGERS 1-2 overall, 0-0 Big Ten | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. | Natl. Rank | Avg. | Natl. Rank | |||
| Rushing offense | 139.7 | 91 | 195.0 | T-42 | ||
| Passing offense | 263.0 | 47 | 176.0 | 108 | ||
| Pass efficiency | 109.81 | 112 | 112.56 | 106 | ||
| Total offense | 402.7 | 71 | 371.0 | 93 | ||
| Scoring offense | 31.7 | T-62 | 30.7 | T-68 | ||
| Rushing defense | 122.7 | T-46 | 92.7 | 20 | ||
| Pass defense | 302.7 | 113 | 203.0 | 52 | ||
| Pass eff. defense | 141.99 | 98 | 110.06 | 41 | ||
| Total defense | 425.3 | 92 | 295.7 | T-27 | ||
| Scoring defense | 33.0 | T-100 | 15.3 | T-27 | ||
| Net punting | 39.11 | 65 | 32.94 | 113 | ||
| Punt returns | 2.33 | 101 | 12.00 | 28 | ||
| Kickoff returns | 36.00 | 6 | 17.14 | 104 | ||
| Turnover margin | -0.67 | T-89 | 0.00 | T-64 | ||
| Tackles for loss | 3.0 | T-126 | 3.7 | T-123 | ||
| Sacks | 1.00 | T-104 | 1.00 | T-104 | ||
| Sacks allowed | 2.00 | T-68 | 1.00 | T-17 | ||
| Third-down conversion | 0.319 | 112 | 0.417 | T-62 | ||
| Third-down defense | 0.425 | T-90 | 0.239 | 12 | ||
| Fourth-down conversion | 0.667 | T-32 | 0.500 | T-49 | ||
| Fourth-down defense | 0.000 | T-1 | 1.000 | T-119 | ||
| Red zone offense | 0.833 | T-69 | 0.923 | T-30 | ||
| Red zone defense | 0.692 | 25 | 0.889 | 93 | ||
| First downs offense | 62 | T-59 | 59 | T-69 | ||
| First downs defense | 67 | T-102 | 42 | T-29 | ||
| Fewest penalties | 5.33 | T-41 | 6.67 | 76 | ||
| Fewest penalty yards | 49.33 | T-54 | 56.00 | 72 | ||
| Time of possession | 32:44 | 26 | 34:01 | 17 | ||
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