Total Yards
Nebraska337
Northwestern475
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Northwestern at Nebraska
Nov 4, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 10
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 24
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Passing Yards
Nebraska225
Northwestern243
Rushing Yards
Nebraska112
Northwestern232
Turnovers
Nebraska3
Northwestern2
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind10 mph SW
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Nebraska31:40
Northwestern28:20
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern holds off Nebraska 31-24
Northwestern defeated Nebraska 31-24 in Week 10 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 475-337 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Justin Jackson run for 17 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) came with {'seconds': 36, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 475 total yards, 232 rushing yards, and 243 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 337 total yards, including 112 on the ground and 225 through the air.
Northwestern converted 1-11 on third down, went 3-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Northwestern led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Clayton Thorson pass intercepted for a TD Marcus Newby return for 49 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Jackson run for 17 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Lee pass complete to Bryan Reimers for 22 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 7-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeremy Larkin run for 24 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 14-7 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Lee pass complete to Jack Stoll for 32 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 14-14 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Charlie Kuhbander 24 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 17-14 over Nebraska).
Interception Return Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass intercepted for a TD Marcus Newby return for 49 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Northwestern led 17-21 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Northwestern defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
475-337
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
232
Northwestern averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
243
Northwestern averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-11
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 337 | 475 |
| Passing Yards | 225 | 243 |
| Rushing Yards | 112 | 232 |
| First Downs | 21 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 1-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-68 | 6-65 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-38 | 19-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 31:40 | 28:20 |