Total Yards
Nebraska500
UCLA386
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UCLA at Nebraska
Dec 27, 2015 • Completed • Neutral Site
FOSTER FARMS BOWL
Season 2015PostseasonWeek 1
Away
UCLA
Big Ten
Final Score
29 - 37
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Passing Yards
Nebraska174
UCLA319
Rushing Yards
Nebraska326
UCLA67
Turnovers
Nebraska1
UCLA2
Game Conditions
Temperature47°F
Wind9 mph NW
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Nebraska38:15
UCLA21:45
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Nebraska holds off UCLA 37-29
Nebraska defeated UCLA 37-29 in Week 1 of the 2015 postseason slate, finishing with a 500-386 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 37-29. Imani Cross run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 500 total yards, 326 rushing yards, and 174 passing yards. UCLA finished with 386 total yards, including 67 on the ground and 319 through the air.
Nebraska converted 7-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Nebraska led 21-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 22 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown PAT MISSED).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Imani Cross run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 7-7 over UCLA).
Rushing Touchdown
Paul Perkins run for 1 yd for a TD, (Ka'imi Fairbairn KICK) (UCLA led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Rosen pass complete to Nate Starks for 26 yds for a TD, (Ka'imi Fairbairn KICK) (UCLA led 21-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Andy Janovich run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 21-21 over UCLA).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Rosen pass complete to Kenneth Walker III for 60 yds for a TD, (Ka'imi Fairbairn KICK) (UCLA led 14-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Terrell Newby run for 3 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 14-21 over UCLA).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-29
Nebraska defeated UCLA.
Total yards
500-386
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
326
Nebraska averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
174
Nebraska averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-11
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
UCLA's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | UCLA |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 500 | 386 |
| Passing Yards | 174 | 319 |
| Rushing Yards | 326 | 67 |
| First Downs | 31 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-11 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-38 | 7-56 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-19 | 26-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 62 | 16 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 38:15 | 21:45 |