2018 Nebraska-Northwestern stats matchup

Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Wildcats match up statistically entering their Oct. 13th game in Evanston.

	NEBRASKA 0-5 (0-3)			N’WESTERN 2-3 (2-1)
	Avg.	Rank		Avg.	Rank
Rushing offense	185.0	58		77.4	127
Passing offense	247.2	58		293.8	22
Pass efficiency	131.88	75		118.59	107
Total offense	432.2	47		371.2	95
Scoring offense	21.8	114		23.6	106
Rushing defense	206.0	109		133.0	46
Pass defense	231.6	77		255.2	102
Pass eff. defense	130.58	63		134.07	77
Total defense	437.6	105		388.2	72
Scoring defense	39.2	120		25.2	60
Net punting	34.04	108		37.29	74
Punt returns	0.57	126		5.79	97
Kickoff returns	18.19	103		22.11	52
Turnover margin	-1.20	122		-0.40	93
Tackles for loss	6.0	64		5.8	75
Sacks	2.60	40		1.60	93
Sacks allowed	2.60	88		2.60	88
Third-down conversion	0.317	122		0.388	74
Third-down defense	0.411	85		0.351	45
Fourth-down conversion	0.111	129		0.308	119
Fourth-down defense	0.571	75		0.222	9
Red zone offense	0.857	61		0.722	121
Red zone defense	0.917	103		0.929	109
First downs offense	116	67		110	78
First downs defense	113	70		93	33
Fewest penalties	10.40	128		3.20	2
Fewest penalty yards	97.40	129		34.20	6
Time of possession	27:04	114		29:13	81