Total Yards
Ohio State481
Nebraska450
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Nebraska at Ohio State
Nov 3, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 10
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 36
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Passing Yards
Ohio State252
Nebraska266
Rushing Yards
Ohio State229
Nebraska184
Turnovers
Ohio State3
Nebraska1
Game Conditions
Temperature46°F
Wind8 mph W
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Ohio State26:13
Nebraska33:26
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Ohio State holds off Nebraska 36-31
Ohio State defeated Nebraska 36-31 in Week 10 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 481-450 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Ohio State set the terms early in a game that finished 36-31. Devine Ozigbo run for 1 yd for a TD, (Barret Pickering KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Ohio State's box score carried the story: 481 total yards, 229 rushing yards, and 252 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 450 total yards, including 184 on the ground and 266 through the air.
Ohio State converted 3-9 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Ohio State led 16-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dwayne Haskins pass complete to Johnnie Dixon for 42 yds for a TD, (Blake Haubeil KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Devine Ozigbo run for 1 yd for a TD, (Barret Pickering KICK) (Nebraska led 7-0 over Ohio State).
Rushing Touchdown
J.K. Dobbins run for 10 yds for a TD, (Blake Haubeil KICK) (Ohio State led 16-7 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Dwayne Haskins pass complete to Johnnie Dixon for 42 yds for a TD, (Blake Haubeil KICK) (Ohio State led 9-7 over Nebraska).
Blocked Punt
Isaac Armstrong punt blocked by Keandre Jones for a SAFETY. (Nebraska led 7-2 over Ohio State).
Rushing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez run for 2 yds for a TD, (Barret Pickering KICK) (Nebraska led 14-16 over Ohio State).
Rushing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez run for 2 yds for a TD, (Barret Pickering KICK) (Nebraska led 21-16 over Ohio State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-31
Ohio State defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
481-450
Ohio State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
229
Ohio State averaged 5.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
252
Ohio State averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-9
Ohio State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ohio State | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 481 | 450 |
| Passing Yards | 252 | 266 |
| Rushing Yards | 229 | 184 |
| First Downs | 23 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-46 | 5-44 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-32 | 22-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 26:13 | 33:26 |