Total Yards
Iowa419
Nebraska400
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Nebraska at Iowa
Nov 23, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 13
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
28 - 31
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Iowa
Big Ten
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Passing Yards
Iowa153
Nebraska260
Rushing Yards
Iowa266
Nebraska140
Turnovers
Iowa0
Nebraska1
Game Conditions
Temperature47°F
Wind14 mph S
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa34:41
Nebraska25:19
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Iowa edges Nebraska 31-28
Iowa defeated Nebraska 31-28 in Week 13 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 419-400 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 31-28. Adrian Martinez pass complete to Jack Stoll for 4 yds for a TD (Barret Pickering KICK) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 419 total yards, 266 rushing yards, and 153 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 400 total yards, including 140 on the ground and 260 through the air.
Iowa converted 7-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Iowa led 21-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Miguel Recinos 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Jack Stoll for 4 yds for a TD (Barret Pickering KICK) (Nebraska led 7-7 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Nate Stanley pass complete to Brandon Smith for 15 yds for a TD (Miguel Recinos KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Mekhi Sargent run for 15 yds for a TD (Miguel Recinos KICK) (Iowa led 21-10 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Barret Pickering 27 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 10-14 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Toren Young run for 4 yds for a TD (Miguel Recinos KICK) (Iowa led 14-7 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Barret Pickering 46 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 13-21 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-28
Iowa defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
419-400
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
266
Iowa averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
153
Iowa averaged 5.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 419 | 400 |
| Passing Yards | 153 | 260 |
| Rushing Yards | 266 | 140 |
| First Downs | 25 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 6-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 4-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-28 | 26-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 34:41 | 25:19 |