Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Hawkeyes match up statistically entering their Nov. 25 game in Iowa City. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 85.0, Iowa 56.5.
NEBRASKA

3-8 (2-6)

IOWA

7-4 (5-3)

StatRankStatRank
Rushing offense129.99594.8122
Passing offense215.688158.9123
Pass efficiency130.0581109.21119
Total offense345.5101253.7130
Scoring offense22.510317.5123
Rushing defense195.0117108.917
Pass defense232.279164.46
Pass eff. defense130.2564103.104
Total defense427.2108273.36
Scoring defense28.59113.55
Net punting39.554341.1317
Punt returns16.50710.0030
Kickoff returns17.3210922.4123
Turnover margin-0.551100.6419
Tackles for loss4.81046.248
Sacks1.64972.5534
Sacks allowed2.77963.09112
Third-down conversion0.404530.289126
Third-down defense0.4291070.32220
Fourth-down conversion0.429950.400103
Fourth-down defense0.7501280.630112
Red zone offense0.867460.80093
Red zone defense0.9001100.80040
First downs offense200102152129
First downs defense25811517614
Fewest penalties5.36384.005
Fewest penalty yards42.732331.824
Time of possession26:1912528:32101
Power index*-1.9748.431
Efficiency: Offense*40.78425.8112
Efficiency: Defense*38.110288.72
Efficiency: Spec. Teams*52.75270.19
Efficiency: Overall*37.59670.474
Schedule strength*474788
*ESPN FPI analytics. Schedule strength does not include future opponents.
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