Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Bulldogs match up statistically entering their Sept. 23 game in Lincoln. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 70.0, Louisiana Tech 81.5.
NEBRASKA

1-2 (0-1)

LA. TECH

2-2 (1-0)

StatRankStatRank
Rushing offense209.021181.045
Passing offense130.3127225.577
Pass efficiency113.91109138.3670
Total offense339.399406.558
Scoring offense19.711031.061
Rushing defense46.32205.2121
Pass defense238.391176.027
Pass eff. defense114.7338112.4532
Total defense284.729381.291
Scoring defense20.04829.097
Net punting40.085338.4478
Punt returns2.751073.8697
Kickoff returns23.403511.60126
Turnover margin-2.00128-0.2575
Tackles for loss7.0246.546
Sacks4.6741.7588
Sacks allowed2.00692.75110
Third-down conversion0.447510.39679
Third-down defense0.420860.41584
Fourth-down conversion0.0001200.33396
Fourth-down defense0.7501120.62597
Red zone offense0.875530.91731
Red zone defense1.0001090.933107
First downs offense56958311
First downs defense555984128
Fewest penalties6.00685.7566
Fewest penalty yards55.008255.5084
Time of possession31:454029:4978
Power index*0.168-12.7115
Efficiency: Offense*24.711431.2102
Efficiency: Defense*78.12128.3121
Efficiency: Spec. Teams*51.46842.593
Efficiency: Overall*54.07024.4123
Schedule strength*69695656
*ESPN FPI analytics. Schedule strength does not include future opponents.
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