Total Yards
Northwestern321
Nebraska442
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Nebraska at Northwestern
Nov 7, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 10
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
13 - 21
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Northwestern
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern169
Nebraska218
Rushing Yards
Northwestern152
Nebraska224
Turnovers
Northwestern2
Nebraska2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature67°F
Wind14 mph S
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Nebraska box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern27:32
Nebraska30:14
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern holds off Nebraska 21-13
Northwestern defeated Nebraska 21-13 in Week 10 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 321-442 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 21-13. Drake Anderson run for 41 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) came with {'seconds': 29, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 321 total yards, 152 rushing yards, and 169 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 442 total yards, including 224 on the ground and 218 through the air.
Northwestern converted 7-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Northwestern led 7-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Drake Anderson run for 41 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Drake Anderson run for 41 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Connor Culp 36 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 6-7 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Connor Culp 38 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 3-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Dedrick Mills run for 3 yds for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) (Nebraska led 13-7 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Peyton Ramsey pass complete to John Raine for 2 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 14-13 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Peyton Ramsey pass complete to Riley Lees for 10 yds for a TD (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 21-13 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-13
Northwestern defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
321-442
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
152
Northwestern averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
169
Northwestern averaged 6.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 321 | 442 |
| Passing Yards | 169 | 218 |
| Rushing Yards | 152 | 224 |
| First Downs | 14 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 4-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-64 | 9-55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-27 | 24-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:32 | 30:14 |