2021 Nebraska-Oklahoma football stats matchup
Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Sooners match up statistically entering their Sept. 18th game in Norman. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 54.44, Oklahoma 40.375.
 | NEBRASKA2-1 (0-1) | OKLAHOMA2-0 (0-0) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. | Rank | Avg. | Rank | ||
| Rushing offense | 240 | 20 | 196.5 | 44 | |
| Passing offense | 277.3 | 36 | 330.5 | 18 | |
| Pass efficiency | 163.52 | 31 | 165.80 | 29 | |
| Total offense | 517.3 | 18 | 527.0 | 17 | |
| Scoring offense | 34 | 49 | 58.0 | T-2 | |
| Rushing defense | 143.7 | 77 | 77.5 | 24 | |
| Pass defense | 182 | 48 | 209.5 | 70 | |
| Pass eff. defense | 108.85 | 35 | 112.46 | 40 | |
| Total defense | 325.7 | 57 | 287.0 | 34 | |
| Scoring defense | 13.3 | 28 | 17.5 | T-42 | |
| Net punting | 33.75 | 121 | 41.00 | T-47 | |
| Punt returns | -0.2 | 122 | 3.67 | T-85 | |
| Kickoff returns | 16.25 | 105 | – | – | |
| Turnover margin | 0.33 | T-63 | 2.00 | T-8 | |
| Tackles for loss | 6.7 | 52 | 7.5 | T-31 | |
| Sacks | 1.33 | T-102 | 4.00 | T-14 | |
| Sacks allowed | 2.00 | T-64 | 1.50 | T-40 | |
| Third-down conversion | 0.521 | 20 | 0.458 | 45 | |
| Third-down defense | 0.396 | 85 | 0.241 | T-12 | |
| Fourth-down conversion | 0.833 | T-30 | 0.750 | T-38 | |
| Fourth-down defense | 0.167 | 28 | 0.556 | 83 | |
| Red zone offense | 0.867 | 65 | 0.933 | T-37 | |
| Red zone defense | 0.8 | T-55 | 0.833 | T-66 | |
| First downs offense | 72 | 2 | 55 | T-15 | |
| First downs defense | 49 | T-109 | 35 | T-48 | |
| Fewest penalties | 5.33 | 41 | 6.50 | T-69 | |
| Fewest penalty yards | 49.33 | 53 | 55.50 | 71 | |
| Time of possession | 29:49 | 63 | 33:11 | 25 | |
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