Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Badgers match up statistically entering their Nov. 19 game in Lincoln. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 85.2, Wisconsin 55.0.
NEBRASKA

3-7 (2-5)

WISCONSIN

5-5 (3-4)

StatRankStatRank
Rushing offense136.485170.154
Passing offense226.674200.0105
Pass efficiency129.5386144.8637
Total offense363.086370.182
Scoring offense23.39428.766
Rushing defense191.0112107.616
Pass defense247.192200.232
Pass eff. defense132.3077119.8528
Total defense438.1112307.814
Scoring defense29.99820.927
Net punting39.863937.5288
Punt returns16.5074.42116
Kickoff returns17.9010722.0926
Turnover margin-0.701170.4034
Tackles for loss4.91036.246
Sacks1.70932.5039
Sacks allowed2.75992.4084
Third-down conversion0.400580.41155
Third-down defense0.4181010.31921
Fourth-down conversion0.429950.364114
Fourth-down defense0.7501280.50059
Red zone offense0.857540.84865
Red zone defense0.8921110.75813
First downs offense18896174114
First downs defense23711316417
Fewest penalties5.70456.8087
Fewest penalty yards45.503162.60103
Time of possession26:3912430:0061
Power index*-2.2769.523
Efficiency: Offense*39.78959.445
Efficiency: Defense*38.210270.222
Efficiency: Spec. Teams*52.55433.8120
Efficiency: Overall*37.09865.136
Schedule strength*41412121
*ESPN FPI analytics. Schedule strength does not include future opponents.
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