Total Yards
Nebraska561
South Alabama332
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2015)
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South Alabama at Nebraska
Sep 13, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 2
Away
South Alabama
Sun Belt
Final Score
9 - 48
SAN
Home
Nebraska
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska303
South Alabama313
Rushing Yards
Nebraska258
South Alabama19
Turnovers
Nebraska1
South Alabama3
Game Conditions
Temperature65°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs South Alabama box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska33:34
South Alabama26:26
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Nebraska routs South Alabama 48-9
Nebraska defeated South Alabama 48-9 in Week 2 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 561-332 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 48-9. Terrell Newby 8 Yd pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. (Drew Brown Kick) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 561 total yards, 258 rushing yards, and 303 passing yards. South Alabama finished with 332 total yards, including 19 on the ground and 313 through the air.
Nebraska converted 5-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Nebraska led 24-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Drew Brown 42 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Terrell Newby 8 Yd pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. (Drew Brown Kick) (Nebraska led 14-0 over South Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Terrell Newby run for 13 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 7-0 over South Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Terrell Newby run for 8 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 21-0 over South Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Drew Brown 42 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 24-0 over South Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Imani Cross run for 9 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 31-0 over South Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Aleem Sunanon 36 yd FG GOOD (South Alabama led 3-31 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-9
Nebraska defeated South Alabama.
Total yards
561-332
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
258
Nebraska averaged 7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
303
Nebraska averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-9
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
South Alabama's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | South Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 561 | 332 |
| Passing Yards | 303 | 313 |
| Rushing Yards | 258 | 19 |
| First Downs | 31 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-9 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-80 | 7-67 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-38 | 26-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 33:34 | 26:26 |