Total Yards
Nebraska525
Northern Illinois350
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2019)
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Northern Illinois at Nebraska
Sep 15, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 3
Away
Northern Illinois
Mountain West
Final Score
8 - 44
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Passing Yards
Nebraska287
Northern Illinois276
Rushing Yards
Nebraska238
Northern Illinois74
Turnovers
Nebraska1
Northern Illinois2
Game Conditions
Temperature83°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs Northern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska22:02
Northern Illinois37:58
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Nebraska routs Northern Illinois 44-8
Nebraska defeated Northern Illinois 44-8 in Week 3 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 525-350 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 44-8. Isaac Armstrong 36 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 31, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 525 total yards, 238 rushing yards, and 287 passing yards. Northern Illinois finished with 350 total yards, including 74 on the ground and 276 through the air.
Nebraska converted 6-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Nebraska led 30-5 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Maurice Washington run for 60 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong PAT BLOCKED) NEBRASKA Penalty, illegal batting ( Yards) declined.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Isaac Armstrong 36 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 3-0 over Northern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Maurice Washington for 21 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK) (Nebraska led 10-0 over Northern Illinois).
Field Goal Good
John Richardson 45 yd FG GOOD (Northern Illinois led 3-16 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Kanawai Noa for 27 yds for a TD, (Lane McCallum KICK) (Nebraska led 30-5 over Northern Illinois).
Safety
Jordan Cole Safety (Nebraska led 23-5 over Northern Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Maurice Washington run for 60 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong PAT BLOCKED) NEBRASKA Penalty, illegal batting ( Yards) declined (Nebraska led 16-0 over Northern Illinois).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-8
Nebraska defeated Northern Illinois.
Total yards
525-350
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
238
Nebraska averaged 7.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
287
Nebraska averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-20
Northern Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 525 | 350 |
| Passing Yards | 287 | 276 |
| Rushing Yards | 238 | 74 |
| First Downs | 22 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 5-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-6 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-15 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-32 | 28-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 22:02 | 37:58 |