Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Fighting Illinii match up statistically entering their Oct. 6 game in Champaign. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 79.0, Illinois 84.3.
NEBRASKA

2-3 (0-2)

ILLINOIS

2-3 (0-2)

StatRankStatRank
Rushing offense209.013148.278
Passing offense139.4125242.660
Pass efficiency113.93115127.3685
Total offense348.492390.869
Scoring offense18.812021.6103
Rushing defense86.814179.6108
Pass defense238.883239.886
Pass eff. defense125.2453128.3263
Total defense325.636419.4109
Scoring defense23.85630.6102
Net punting38.866840.5240
Punt returns3.8010511.4037
Kickoff returns22.893418.1587
Turnover margin-1.20122-1.20122
Tackles for loss5.2844.6106
Sacks2.80291.40107
Sacks allowed2.60974.00123
Third-down conversion0.390820.322118
Third-down defense0.427940.487122
Fourth-down conversion0.429900.63638
Fourth-down defense0.625970.42942
Red zone offense0.7501060.93319
Red zone defense1.0001230.88599
First downs offense8610610360
First downs defense9876120122
Fewest penalties5.60567.40109
Fewest penalty yards50.005972.00119
Time of possession29:517727:35112
Power index*-2.173-0.666
Efficiency: Offense*29.710835.791
Efficiency: Defense*62.24950.672
Efficiency: Spec. Teams*39.310550.271
Efficiency: Overall*43.08342.485
Schedule strength*57573737
*ESPN FPI analytics. Schedule strength does not include future opponents.
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