2020 Nebraska-Minnesota stats matchup

Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Golden Gophers match up statistically entering their Dec. 12th game in Lincoln. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 80.3, Minnesota 72.6.

	NEBRASKA 2-4 (2-4)			MINNESOTA 2-3 (2-3)
	Avg.	Rank		Avg.	Rank
Rushing offense	174.8	57		198.2	35
Passing offense	192.5	99		209.6	83
Pass efficiency	122.63	90		132.21	65
Total offense	367.3	86		407.8	56
Scoring offense	23.3	95		30.0	58
Rushing defense	170.0	65		215.6	111
Pass defense	238.8	70		240.6	74
Pass eff. defense	140.78	81		156.34	109
Total defense	408.8	62		456.2	106
Scoring defense	31.7	81		34.8	100
Net punting	33.28	120		35.50	106
Punt returns	13.33	14		4.00	101
Kickoff returns	18.55	89		18.38	92
Turnover margin	-1.00	113		-0.40	93
Tackles for loss	6.5	48		2.4	127
Sacks	1.83	83		1.20	116
Sacks allowed	2.00	45		2.20	65
Third-down conversion	0.338	110		0.532	7
Third-down defense	0.456	100		0.467	107
Fourth-down conversion	0.545	64		0.500	76
Fourth-down defense	0.692	108		0.750	112
Red zone offense	0.889	31		0.846	54
Red zone defense	0.867	92		0.741	14
First downs offense	127	85		114	95
First downs defense	138	54		108	35
Fewest penalties	7.00	95		4.40	12
Fewest penalty yards	66.17	105		41.60	21
Time of possession	27:39	106		34:48	4