Total Yards
Nebraska364
Troy253
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Troy at Nebraska
Sep 15, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 3
Away
Troy
Sun Belt
Final Score
24 - 19
TN
Home
Nebraska
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska177
Troy110
Rushing Yards
Nebraska187
Troy143
Turnovers
Nebraska3
Troy2
Game Conditions
Temperature85°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs Troy box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska32:54
Troy27:06
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Troy holds off Nebraska 24-19
Troy defeated Nebraska 24-19 in Week 3 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 253-364 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Troy set the terms early in a game that finished 24-19. Tyler Sumpter 37 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 24, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Troy the first major swing.
Troy's box score carried the story: 253 total yards, 143 rushing yards, and 110 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 364 total yards, including 187 on the ground and 177 through the air.
Troy converted 4-12 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Troy led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tyler Sumpter 37 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Tyler Sumpter 37 yd FG GOOD (Troy led 3-0 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Andrew Bunch pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 9 yds for a TD (Barret Pickering KICK) (Nebraska led 7-17 over Troy).
Punt
Caleb Lightbourn punt for 48 yds , Cedarius Rookard returns for 58 yds for a TD (Tyler Sumpter KICK) (Nebraska led 0-10 over Troy).
Rushing Touchdown
B.J. Smith run for 9 yds for a TD (Tyler Sumpter KICK) (Troy led 17-0 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Barret Pickering 23 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 10-17 over Troy).
Field Goal Good
Barret Pickering 32 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 13-17 over Troy).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-19
Troy defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
253-364
Troy held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
143
Troy averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
110
Troy averaged 5.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Troy'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 | Troy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 364 | 253 |
| Passing Yards | 177 | 110 |
| Rushing Yards | 187 | 143 |
| First Downs | 22 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-77 | 10-95 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-27 | 14-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 32:54 | 27:06 |