2018 Nebraska-Michigan State stats matchup

Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Spartans match up statistically entering their Nov. 17th game in Lincoln.

	NEBRASKA 3-7 (2-5)			MICH. STATE 6-4 (4-3)
	Avg.	Rank		Avg.	Rank
Rushing offense	226.5	22		118.4	116
Passing offense	256.1	42		233.3	68
Pass efficiency	141.71	51		110.56	118
Total offense	482.6	13		351.7	110
Scoring offense	32.3	40		21.7	117
Rushing defense	194.0	90		76.5	1
Pass defense	255.4	101		250.8	97
Pass eff. defense	124.56	45		118.84	37
Total defense	449.4	107		327.3	21
Scoring defense	33.8	103		19.7	17
Net punting	36.69	80		36.50	84
Punt returns	10.92	43		6.12	102
Kickoff returns	15.96	124		23.47	27
Turnover margin	-0.10	74		0.10	58
Tackles for loss	5.3	88		6.6	42
Sacks	2.40	47		2.40	47
Sacks allowed	2.40	79		2.00	53
Third-down conversion	0.378	86		0.301	128
Third-down defense	0.420	94		0.320	14
Fourth-down conversion	0.357	116		0.467	94
Fourth-down defense	0.600	95		0.462	41
Red zone offense	0.872	39		0.879	31
Red zone defense	0.848	80		0.778	25
First downs offense	240	23		203	77
First downs defense	229	101		178	27
Fewest penalties	8.40	123		6.00	58
Fewest penalty yards	77.00	124		52.00	54
Time of possession	28:12	101		32:20	21