Total Yards
Nebraska381
Wisconsin466
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Wisconsin at Nebraska
Oct 8, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 6
Away
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Final Score
38 - 17
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Nebraska
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Passing Yards
Nebraska271
Wisconsin113
Rushing Yards
Nebraska110
Wisconsin353
Turnovers
Nebraska2
Wisconsin1
Game Conditions
Temperature69°F
Wind3 mph SW
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs Wisconsin box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska23:19
Wisconsin36:41
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin pulls away from Nebraska 38-17
Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 38-17 in Week 6 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 466-381 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 38-17. Tanner Lee pass intercepted for a TD Chris Orr return for 78 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) came with {'seconds': 34, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 466 total yards, 353 rushing yards, and 113 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 381 total yards, including 110 on the ground and 271 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 6-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Wisconsin led 17-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jonathan Taylor run for 75 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Tanner Lee pass intercepted for a TD Chris Orr return for 78 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Nebraska led 0-7 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Rafael Gaglianone 37 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 10-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Jonathan Taylor run for 75 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 17-7 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Lee pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 80 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 7-10 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Drew Brown 32 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 10-17 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Alex Hornibrook pass complete to Quintez Cephus for 5 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 24-17 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-17
Wisconsin defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
466-381
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
353
Wisconsin averaged 7.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
113
Wisconsin averaged 6.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 381 | 466 |
| Passing Yards | 271 | 113 |
| Rushing Yards | 110 | 353 |
| First Downs | 16 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 6-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 8-78 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-35 | 9-17 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 23:19 | 36:41 |