Total Yards
Nebraska306
Rutgers194
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Rutgers at Nebraska
Sep 23, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 4
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 27
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Passing Yards
Nebraska109
Rutgers126
Rushing Yards
Nebraska197
Rutgers68
Turnovers
Nebraska2
Rutgers2
Game Conditions
Temperature92°F
Wind18 mph S
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Nebraska35:21
Rutgers24:39
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Nebraska beats Rutgers 27-17
Nebraska defeated Rutgers 27-17 in Week 4 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 306-194 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 27-17. Tanner Lee pass complete to JD Spielman for 18 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 306 total yards, 197 rushing yards, and 109 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 194 total yards, including 68 on the ground and 126 through the air.
Nebraska converted 8-17 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Nebraska led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tanner Lee pass intercepted for a TD Kiy Hester return for 33 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Lee pass complete to JD Spielman for 18 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 7-7 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Gus Edwards run for 2 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK) (Rutgers led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Mikale Wilbon run for 4 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 14-10 over Rutgers).
Field Goal Good
Andrew Harte 33 yd FG GOOD (Rutgers led 10-7 over Nebraska).
Interception Return Touchdown
Tanner Lee pass intercepted for a TD Kiy Hester return for 33 yds for a TD, (Andrew Harte KICK) (Nebraska led 14-17 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Lee pass complete to De'Mornay Pierson-El for 8 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 21-17 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-17
Nebraska defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
306-194
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
197
Nebraska averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
109
Nebraska averaged 4.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-17
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 306 | 194 |
| Passing Yards | 109 | 126 |
| Rushing Yards | 197 | 68 |
| First Downs | 21 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-46 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-26 | 15-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 35:21 | 24:39 |