Stats matchup: 2017 Nebraska-Iowa
| NEBRASKA 4-7 overall, 3-5 Big Ten | IOWA 6-5 overall, 3-5 Big Ten | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. | Rank | Avg. | Rank | ||
| Rushing offense | 111.2 | 117 | 126.9 | 107 | |
| Passing offense | 284.5 | 27 | 198.4 | 87 | |
| Pass efficiency | 130.99 | 68 | 133.90 | 58 | |
| Total offense | 395.7 | 72 | 325.3 | 117 | |
| Scoring offense | 26.8 | 76 | 25.8 | 87 | |
| Rushing defense | 205.8 | 108 | 148.9 | 46 | |
| Pass defense | 224.1 | T-74 | 214.5 | 53 | |
| Pass eff. defense | 135.91 | 91 | 112.04 | 16 | |
| Total defense | 429.9 | 97 | 363.4 | 39 | |
| Scoring defense | 34.6 | 109 | 20.5 | 26 | |
| Net punting | 39.35 | 38 | 37.71 | 68 | |
| Punt returns | 6.64 | 77 | 5.27 | 96 | |
| Kickoff returns | 23.31 | 29 | 21.67 | 52 | |
| Turnover margin | -0.36 | T-94 | 0.09 | 59 | |
| Tackles for loss | 3.5 | T-128 | 5.2 | T-87 | |
| Sacks | 1.27 | T-115 | 2.36 | T-35 | |
| Sacks allowed | 2.09 | T-76 | 2.00 | T-69 | |
| Third-down conversion | 0.380 | 84 | 0.354 | 97 | |
| Third-down defense | 0.436 | 106 | 0.333 | T-26 | |
| Fourth-down conversion | 0.520 | 70 | 0.722 | 9 | |
| Fourth-down defense | 0.600 | T-98 | 0.524 | T-74 | |
| Red zone offense | 0.767 | 106 | 0.757 | 112 | |
| Red zone defense | 0.880 | T-104 | 0.824 | T-53 | |
| First downs offense | 224 | T-65 | 190 | 112 | |
| First downs defense | 256 | T-111 | 216 | T-57 | |
| Fewest penalties | 6.55 | T-85 | 5.45 | 39 | |
| Fewest penalty yards | 64.45 | T-104 | 44.00 | 31 | |
| Time of possession | 30:56 | 40 | 30:00 | 66 | |