2019 Nebraska-Northwestern stats matchup

Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Wildcats match up statistically entering their Oct. 5th game in Lincoln.

	NEBRASKA 3-2 (1-1)			NORTHWESTERN 1-3 (0-2)
	Avg.	Rank		Avg.	Rank
Rushing offense	209.0	33		151.3	77
Passing offense	226.0	76		141.5	121
Pass efficiency	142.00	61		77.80	130
Total offense	435.0	47		292.8	126
Scoring offense	31.8	58		15.5	128
Rushing defense	167.0	88		145.3	60
Pass defense	234.4	76		173.5	18
Pass eff. defense	123.89	51		121.30	43
Total defense	401.4	77		318.8	31
Scoring defense	29.8	93		21.5	43
Net punting	41.96	20		37.00	84
Punt returns	10.78	42		10.20	46
Kickoff returns	20.50	75		22.50	44
Turnover margin	-0.80	107		-0.75	104
Tackles for loss	8.2	14		5.0	98
Sacks	3.00	20		2.50	46
Sacks allowed	2.80	101		2.75	97
Third-down conversion	0.432	44		0.338	110
Third-down defense	0.367	61		0.361	58
Fourth-down conversion	0.625	42		0.400	94
Fourth-down defense	0.400	41		0.500	59
Red zone offense	0.667	119		0.714	114
Red zone defense	0.900	108		0.727	18
First downs offense	103	45		79	106
First downs defense	106	106		70	22
Fewest penalties	6.40	67		5.75	42
Fewest penalty yards	54.20	58		48.25	33
Time of possession	27:28	110		28:42	91