Total Yards
Oregon566
Nebraska361
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Nebraska at Oregon
Sep 9, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 2
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
35 - 42
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Oregon
Big Ten
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Passing Yards
Oregon365
Nebraska252
Rushing Yards
Oregon201
Nebraska109
Turnovers
Oregon2
Nebraska4
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind5 mph SW
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Oregon30:38
Nebraska29:22
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Oregon holds off Nebraska 42-35
Oregon defeated Nebraska 42-35 in Week 2 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 566-361 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Oregon set the terms early in a game that finished 42-35. Justin Herbert pass complete to Brenden Schooler for 32 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK) came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Oregon the first major swing.
Oregon's box score carried the story: 566 total yards, 201 rushing yards, and 365 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 361 total yards, including 109 on the ground and 252 through the air.
Oregon converted 7-14 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Oregon led 42-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Justin Herbert pass complete to Brenden Schooler for 32 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Justin Herbert pass complete to Brenden Schooler for 32 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK) (Oregon led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Justin Herbert pass complete to Charles Nelson for 8 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK) (Oregon led 14-0 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Lee pass complete to De'Mornay Pierson-El for 23 yds for a TD OREGON Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 7-14 over Oregon).
Rushing Touchdown
Royce Freeman run for 2 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK) (Oregon led 21-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Kani Benoit run for 5 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK) (Oregon led 35-14 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Justin Herbert pass complete to Dillon Mitchell for 17 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK) (Oregon led 42-14 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-35
Oregon defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
566-361
Oregon held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
201
Oregon averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
365
Oregon averaged 11.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Oregon's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-14
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Oregon | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 566 | 361 |
| Passing Yards | 365 | 252 |
| Rushing Yards | 201 | 109 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 2-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-103 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-33 | 19-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 30:38 | 29:22 |