Total Yards
Wisconsin337
Nebraska305
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Nebraska at Wisconsin
Oct 29, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 9
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 23
NW
Home
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin114
Nebraska153
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin223
Nebraska152
Turnovers
Wisconsin2
Nebraska2
Game Conditions
Temperature58°F
Wind7 mph NE
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wisconsin27:45
Nebraska32:15
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin holds off Nebraska 23-17
Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 23-17 in Week 9 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 337-305 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 23-17. Bradrick Shaw 21 Yd Run (Andrew Endicott Kick) came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 337 total yards, 223 rushing yards, and 114 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 305 total yards, including 152 on the ground and 153 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 5-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Wisconsin led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Andrew Endicott 44 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Bradrick Shaw 21 Yd Run (Andrew Endicott Kick) (Wisconsin led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Andrew Endicott 44 Yd Field Goal (Wisconsin led 10-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Devine Ozigbo 1 Yd Run (Drew Brown Kick) (Nebraska led 7-7 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Robert Wheelwright 9 Yd pass from Alex Hornibrook (Andrew Endicott Kick) (Wisconsin led 17-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Tommy Armstrong Jr. 2 Yd Run (Drew Brown Kick) (Nebraska led 14-17 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Drew Brown 35 Yd Field Goal (Nebraska led 17-17 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-17
Wisconsin defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
337-305
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
223
Wisconsin averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
114
Wisconsin averaged 5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 337 | 305 |
| Passing Yards | 114 | 153 |
| Rushing Yards | 223 | 152 |
| First Downs | 16 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-5 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-23 | 12-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 27:45 | 32:15 |