Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Buckeyes match up statistically entering their Oct. 26 game in Columbus. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 63.5, Ohio State 26.8.
NEBRASKA

5-2 (2-2)

OHIO STATE

5-1 (2-1)

StatRankStatRank
Rushing offense127.199208.720
Passing offense243.157294.318
Pass efficiency136.7058174.296
Total offense370.388503.06
Scoring offense25.09043.56
Rushing defense102.91686.36
Pass defense201.442168.015
Pass eff. defense125.2355122.7947
Total defense304.318254.32
Scoring defense17.71911.03
Net punting33.4213338.8370
Punt returns5.70958.3864
Kickoff returns17.671019.25133
Turnover margin0.29510.3347
Tackles for loss6.6356.734
Sacks3.00132.8424
Sacks allowed2.00670.8310
Third-down conversion0.436410.48616
Third-down defense0.374590.32128
Fourth-down conversion0.3081270.75013
Fourth-down defense0.444320.50048
Red zone offense0.7141251.0001
Red zone defense0.800400.70010
First downs offense1553614372
First downs defense12438761
Fewest penalties7.571065.1729
Fewest penalty yards64.4310046.1733
Time of possession31:273131:1936
Power index*2.95827.51
Efficiency: Offense*56.75691.14
Efficiency: Defense*68.13380.08
Efficiency: Spec. Teams*29.312752.062
Efficiency: Overall*61.94491.71
Schedule strength*68683636
*ESPN FPI analytics. Schedule strength does not include future opponents.
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