2019 Nebraska-Northern Illinois stats matchup

Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Huskies match up statistically entering their Sept. 14th game in Lincoln.
 

	NEBRASKA 1-1 (0-0)			NORTHERN ILLINOIS  1-1 (0-0)
	Avg.	Rank		Avg.	Rank
Rushing offense	138.5	88		78.5	121
Passing offense	234.0	65		267.0	46
Pass efficiency	147.73	51		143.37	59
Total offense	372.5	88		345.5	96
Scoring offense	33.0	57		20.5	98
Rushing defense	86.0	26		122.0	53
Pass defense	303.0	114		200.5	58
Pass eff. defense	135.66	86		129.97	72
Total defense	389.0	82		322.5	49
Scoring defense	27.5	82		22.5	58
Net punting	43.64	23		42.79	30
Punt returns	20.00	11		6.00	73
Kickoff returns	25.67	25		21.00	56
Turnover margin	0.50	39		0.00	54
Tackles for loss	9.5	14		7.0	38
Sacks	3.50	17		0.50	121
Sacks allowed	4.00	122		3.50	115
Third-down conversion	0.367	86		0.185	125
Third-down defense	0.382	75		0.240	14
Fourth-down conversion	0.667	38		0.333	82
Fourth-down defense	0.667	93		0.250	38
Red zone offense	0.833	68		0.500	119
Red zone defense	0.875	76		1.000	90
First downs offense	34	97		31	109
First downs defense	41	75		33	44
Fewest penalties	7.50	92		7.00	82
Fewest penalty yards	64.50	92		68.00	100
Time of possession	27:35	106		31:05	47

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