2021 Nebraska-Michigan State football stats matchup
Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Spartans match up statistically entering their Sept. 25th game in East Lansing. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 63.2, Michigan State 52.8.
  | NEBRASKA2-2 (0-1) | MICH. ST.3-0 (1-0) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Rank | Stat | Rank | ||
| Rushing offense | 201.0 | 32 | 263.7 | 11 | |
| Passing offense | 280.2 | 35 | 256.3 | 48 | |
| Pass efficiency | 166.98 | 20 | 173.29 | 16 | |
| Total offense | 481.2 | 25 | 520.0 | 14 | |
| Scoring offense | 29.5 | 70 | 39.3 | 29 | |
| Rushing defense | 156.2 | 81 | 112.0 | 46 | |
| Pass defense | 190.0 | 45 | 269.3 | 107 | |
| Pass eff. defense | 115.94 | 44 | 120.28 | 57 | |
| Total defense | 346.2 | 59 | 381.3 | 80 | |
| Scoring defense | 15.8 | 26 | 17.3 | 35 | |
| Net punting | 36.07 | 106 | 39.83 | 64 | |
| Punt returns | 1.50 | 112 | 11.33 | 38 | |
| Kickoff returns | 16.25 | 104 | 22.00 | 46 | |
| Turnover margin | 0.00 | 70 | 1.00 | 20 | |
| Tackles for loss | 6.0 | 65 | 6.3 | 55 | |
| Sacks | 1.00 | 111 | 3.00 | 30 | |
| Sacks allowed | 2.75 | 107 | 1.67 | 43 | |
| Third-down conversion | 0.500 | 20 | 0.429 | 52 | |
| Third-down defense | 0.424 | 92 | 0.404 | 82 | |
| Fourth-down conversion | 0.667 | 40 | 1.000 | 1 | |
| Fourth-down defense | 0.167 | 13 | 0.846 | 115 | |
| Red zone offense | 0.789 | 92 | 0.933 | 25 | |
| Red zone defense | 0.875 | 87 | 0.750 | 39 | |
| First downs offense | 90 | 3 | 71 | 32 | |
| First downs defense | 70 | 106 | 69 | 102 | |
| Fewest penalties | 6.25 | 62 | 7.00 | 89 | |
| Fewest penalty yards | 55.75 | 74 | 62.00 | 90 | |
| Time of possession | 29:39 | 69 | 26:47 | 113 | |
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