Total Yards
Nebraska483
Western Michigan350
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
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Western Michigan at Nebraska
Aug 30, 2008 • Completed
Season 2008RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
24 - 47
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska345
Western Michigan370
Rushing Yards
Nebraska138
Western Michigan8
Turnovers
Nebraska2
Western Michigan2
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs Western Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Nebraska18:39
Western Michigan17:41
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Nebraska pulls away from Western Michigan 47-24
Nebraska finished ahead of Western Michigan 47-24 on Aug 31, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Nebraska finished ahead of Western Michigan 47-24 on Aug 31, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Nebraska built the decisive edge with a 23-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Nebraska 483; Western Michigan 350. Another key split was passing yards: Nebraska 345; Western Michigan 370.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Nebraska 483; Western Michigan 350
Passing yards
Nebraska 345; Western Michigan 370
Rushing yards
Nebraska 138; Western Michigan 8
Turnovers
Nebraska 2; Western Michigan 2
First downs
Nebraska 24; Western Michigan 19
Possession time
Nebraska 18:39; Western Michigan 17:41
Third downs
Nebraska 5-13; Western Michigan 6-17
Completions-attempts
Nebraska 20-36; Western Michigan 30-49
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 483 | 350 |
| Passing Yards | 345 | 370 |
| Rushing Yards | 138 | 8 |
| First Downs | 24 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-36 | 30-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 17 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 18:39 | 17:41 |