2020 Nebraska-Rutgers stats matchup

Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Scarlet Knights match up statistically entering their Dec. 18th game in Piscataway. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 80.1, Rutgers 71.9.

	NEBRASKA 2-5 (2-5)			RUTGERS 3-5 (3-5)
	Avg.	Rank		Avg.	Rank
Rushing offense	178.0	52		139.2	90
Passing offense	180.9	106		210.8	82
Pass efficiency	118.18	100		122.05	89
Total offense	358.9	96		350.0	102
Scoring offense	22.4	105		27.4	72
Rushing defense	175.1	76		184.0	87
Pass defense	230.6	64		244.2	80
Pass eff. defense	137.71	67		151.44	106
Total defense	405.7	66		428.2	84
Scoring defense	30.6	76		32.6	92
Net punting	34.27	115		42.14	10
Punt returns	13.33	15		9.78	33
Kickoff returns	19.00	86		23.46	26
Turnover margin	-1.14	121		1.00	11
Tackles for loss	6.4	51		7.4	27
Sacks	1.57	99		2.12	67
Sacks allowed	1.86	42		2.38	78
Third-down conversion	0.333	107		0.359	101
Third-down defense	0.437	92		0.365	30
Fourth-down conversion	0.545	64		0.450	94
Fourth-down defense	0.647	97		0.571	70
Red zone offense	0.871	36		0.885	28
Red zone defense	0.853	76		0.912	115
First downs offense	144	82		162	69
First downs defense	157	59		186	74
Fewest penalties	6.43	85		7.75	110
Fewest penalty yards	61.29	95		64.50	103
Time of possession	27:09	112		29:08	82