Total Yards
Nebraska384
Northern Illinois213
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Northern Illinois at Nebraska
Sep 16, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 3
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
21 - 17
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Nebraska
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Passing Yards
Nebraska299
Northern Illinois128
Rushing Yards
Nebraska85
Northern Illinois85
Turnovers
Nebraska3
Northern Illinois1
Game Conditions
Temperature62°F
Wind14 mph N
Humidity
97%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Nebraska36:34
Northern Illinois23:26
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northern Illinois holds off Nebraska 21-17
Northern Illinois defeated Nebraska 21-17 in Week 3 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 213-384 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Northern Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 21-17. Tanner Lee pass intercepted for a TD Shawun Lurry return for 87 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) came with {'seconds': 24, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Northern Illinois's box score carried the story: 213 total yards, 85 rushing yards, and 128 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 384 total yards, including 85 on the ground and 299 through the air.
Northern Illinois converted 3-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Northern Illinois led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jordan Huff run for 2 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Tanner Lee pass intercepted for a TD Shawun Lurry return for 87 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) (Nebraska led 0-7 over Northern Illinois).
Interception Return Touchdown
Tanner Lee pass intercepted for a TD Jawuan Johnson return for 25 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) (Nebraska led 0-14 over Northern Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Tanner Lee run for 4 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 7-14 over Northern Illinois).
Field Goal Good
Drew Brown 36 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 10-14 over Northern Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Huff run for 2 yds for a TD, (Christian Hagan KICK) (Northern Illinois led 21-17 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Tanner Lee run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 17-14 over Northern Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-17
Northern Illinois defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
213-384
Northern Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
85
Northern Illinois averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
128
Northern Illinois averaged 5.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-13
Northern Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-19
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 384 | 213 |
| Passing Yards | 299 | 128 |
| Rushing Yards | 85 | 85 |
| First Downs | 18 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-19 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-48 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-47 | 15-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 36:34 | 23:26 |