2026 Nebraska-Maryland football stats matchup

Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Terrapins match up statistically entering their Oct. 3rd game in Lincoln. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 35.6, Maryland 68.7.
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OPP
NEBRASKA

4-0 (1-0)
MARYLAND

2-2 (0-1)
Stat Rank Stat Rank
Rushing offense 236.5 18 148.3 91
Passing offense 246.3 57 283.0 28
Pass efficiency 165.85 26 134.47 92
Total offense 482.8 19 431.3 44
Scoring offense 42.5 16 32.3 61
Rushing defense 90.5 21 118.5 53
Pass defense 143.0 7 188.5 45
Pass eff. defense 107.31 14 138.97 94
Total defense 233.5 5 307.0 39
Scoring defense 12.0 10 25.8 93
Net punting 40.11 65 37.27 108
Punt returns 6.55 97 12.17 50
Kickoff returns 20.00 67 8.50 137
Turnover margin 1.25 13 0.25 53
Tackles for loss 6.5 31 5.0 78
Sacks 3.75 4 3.00 17
Sacks allowed 0.75 13 1.25 38
Third-down conversion 0.540 10 0.429 59
Third-down defense 0.255 9 0.365 67
Fourth-down conversion 0.625 47 0.500 71
Fourth-down defense 0.714 113 0.500 59
Red zone offense 0.941 28 0.905 48
Red zone defense 0.750 32 0.875 85
First downs offense 100 17 94 31
First downs defense 58 25 62 35
Fewest penalties 6.75 74 6.25 53
Fewest penalty yards 58.75 75 57.75 73
Possession time 32:06 34 29:05 96
Power index* 16.0 14 -1.7 74
Efficiency: Offense* 74.6 19 36.6 100
Efficiency: Defense* 81.3 17 62.6 61
Efficiency: Spec. Teams* 48.7 88 39.5 115
Efficiency: Overall* 81.3 14 45.6 92
Schedule strength* 120 120 95 95
*ESPN FPI analytics. Schedule strength does not include games yet to be played.
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