2018 Nebraska-Ohio State stats matchup

Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Buckeyes match up statistically entering their Nov. 3rd game in Columbus.

	NEBRASKA 2-6 (1-4)			OHIO STATE 7-1 (4-1)
	Avg.	Rank		Avg.	Rank
Rushing offense	220.6	29		171.8	68
Passing offense	250.6	46		383.8	2
Pass efficiency	138.29	57		174.10	5
Total offense	471.3	18		555.5	3
Scoring offense	29.8	62		43.0	8
Rushing defense	166.0	71		149.6	57
Pass defense	272.0	110		241.1	85
Pass eff. defense	127.79	59		126.59	53
Total defense	438.0	102		390.8	68
Scoring defense	33.4	101		22.9	42
Net punting	37.41	74		42.39	4
Punt returns	11.11	41		6.39	95
Kickoff returns	17.27	115		20.86	61
Turnover margin	-0.75	106		0.75	17
Tackles for loss	5.6	78		7.8	20
Sacks	2.50	41		3.25	8
Sacks allowed	2.50	87		1.50	32
Third-down conversion	0.396	69		0.492	9
Third-down defense	0.413	93		0.327	28
Fourth-down conversion	0.100	129		0.688	15
Fourth-down defense	0.583	84		0.444	36
Red zone offense	0.893	29		0.757	117
Red zone defense	0.838	65		0.895	106
First downs offense	191	28		242	1
First downs defense	181	93		150	42
Fewest penalties	9.00	126		8.25	118
Fewest penalty yards	81.75	126		75.88	119
Time of possession	27:21	114		31:23	37