2020 Nebraska-Purdue stats matchup

Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Boilermakers match up statistically entering their Dec. 5th game in West Lafayette. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 85.07, Purdue 71.25.

 

	NEBRASKA 1-4 (1-4)			PURDUE 2-3 (2-3)
	Avg.	Rank		Avg.	Rank
Rushing offense	187.6	46		97.8	122
Passing offense	180.4	106		304.0	19
Pass efficiency	115.15	107		141.25	47
Total offense	368.0	89		401.8	60
Scoring offense	20.6	107		27.2	76
Rushing defense	204.4	103		151.6	54
Pass defense	219.8	46		254.4	89
Pass eff. defense	137.41	64		142.39	81
Total defense	424.2	78		406.0	63
Scoring defense	32.6	91		28.4	61
Net punting	34.43	117		36.10	99
Punt returns	7.71	59		4.00	96
Kickoff returns	18.44	85		17.81	92
Turnover margin	-1.20	116		0.20	56
Tackles for loss	6.0	66		5.4	91
Sacks	1.60	96		0.80	122
Sacks allowed	2.20	67		1.80	42
Third-down conversion	0.323	116		0.403	68
Third-down defense	0.494	114		0.452	97
Fourth-down conversion	0.600	50		0.625	41
Fourth-down defense	0.800	120		0.500	37
Red zone offense	0.857	45		0.720	111
Red zone defense	0.852	74		0.769	30
First downs offense	107	86		117	80
First downs defense	119	52		112	43
Fewest penalties	6.60	85		6.20	72
Fewest penalty yards	58.00	82		46.60	43
Time of possession	26:25	115		27:53	103