Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Bruins match up statistically entering their Nov. 2 game in Lincoln. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 62.7, UCLA 83.0.
NEBRASKA

5-3 (2-3)

    UCLA    

2-5 (1-4)

StatRankStatRank
Rushing offense126.410264.6133
Passing offense231.863237.660
Pass efficiency131.5880132.4775
Total offense358.193302.1125
Scoring offense24.09517.4127
Rushing defense98.01298.613
Pass defense203.944268.7118
Pass eff. defense133.5680146.91115
Total defense301.916367.370
Scoring defense18.11829.099
Net punting33.9413241.5030
Punt returns5.459913.6725
Kickoff returns16.5611618.8987
Turnover margin0.2552-1.00121
Tackles for loss6.6284.996
Sacks2.88161.43113
Sacks allowed2.13742.86109
Third-down conversion0.418520.36999
Third-down defense0.347420.549133
Fourth-down conversion0.2861300.70022
Fourth-down defense0.450390.3338
Red zone offense0.7191280.88246
Red zone defense0.810510.931118
First downs offense17337119128
First downs defense1352815782
Fewest penalties7.501087.86118
Fewest penalty yards64.1310371.29120
Time of possession31:542029:2285
Power index*5.0460.963
Efficiency: Offense*57.15351.169
Efficiency: Defense*73.12547.081
Efficiency: Spec. Teams*39.910458.455
Efficiency: Overall*66.73649.674
Schedule strength*111144
*ESPN FPI analytics. Schedule strength does not include future opponents.
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