2020 Nebraska-Illinois stats matchup

Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Fighting Illini match up statistically entering their Nov. 21st game in Lincoln.

 

	NEBRASKA 1-2 (1-2)			ILLINOIS 1-3 (1-3)
	Avg.	Rank		Avg.	Rank
Rushing offense	193.3	37		206.8	27
Passing offense	176.7	107		148.0	112
Pass efficiency	110.26	112		103.99	117
Total offense	370.0	86		354.8	96
Scoring offense	20.0	111		17.0	115
Rushing defense	202.7	97		188.3	88
Pass defense	233.7	61		277.3	104
Pass eff. defense	139.18	71		175.35	120
Total defense	436.3	84		465.5	103
Scoring defense	32.0	76		34.3	89
Net punting	34.21	110		41.68	20
Punt returns	7.33	63		12.00	23
Kickoff returns	16.25	107		18.33	87
Turnover margin	0.00	62		1.25	10
Tackles for loss	6.0	63		5.8	70
Sacks	2.00	63		2.00	63
Sacks allowed	1.67	43		2.50	80
Third-down conversion	0.316	110		0.346	98
Third-down defense	0.500	112		0.510	115
Fourth-down conversion	0.750	22		0.444	96
Fourth-down defense	0.750	111		0.667	84
Red zone offense	0.769	94		0.615	125
Red zone defense	0.800	37		0.850	74
First downs offense	62	95		74	88
First downs defense	72	34		97	50
Fewest penalties	7.33	91		7.00	82
Fewest penalty yards	61.33	83		73.75	105
Time of possession	27:36	101		24:28	122