Total Yards
Wisconsin397
Nebraska452
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Nebraska at Wisconsin
Nov 20, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 12
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
28 - 35
NW
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin145
Nebraska351
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin252
Nebraska101
Turnovers
Wisconsin0
Nebraska2
Game Conditions
Temperature45°F
Wind4 mph W
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Wisconsin26:43
Nebraska33:17
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin holds off Nebraska 35-28
Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 35-28 in Week 12 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 397-452 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 35-28. Braelon Allen run for 71 yds for a TD (Collin Larsh KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 397 total yards, 252 rushing yards, and 145 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 452 total yards, including 101 on the ground and 351 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 3-9 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Wisconsin led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Braelon Allen run for 71 yds for a TD (Collin Larsh KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Braelon Allen run for 71 yds for a TD (Collin Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 14-7 over Nebraska).
Kickoff
Brendan Franke kickoff for 56 yds , Stephan Bracey return for 91 yds for a TD (Collin Larsh KICK) (Nebraska led 0-7 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Markese Stepp run for 1 yd for a TD (Chase Contreraz KICK) (Nebraska led 7-7 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Samori Toure for 4 yds for a TD (Chase Contreraz KICK) (Nebraska led 14-14 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Graham Mertz pass complete to Kendric Pryor for 17 yds for a TD (Collin Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 21-14 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Braelon Allen run for 3 yds for a TD (Collin Larsh KICK) (Wisconsin led 28-21 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-28
Wisconsin defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
397-452
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
252
Wisconsin averaged 8.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
145
Wisconsin averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-9
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-9
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 397 | 452 |
| Passing Yards | 145 | 351 |
| Rushing Yards | 252 | 101 |
| First Downs | 15 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 4-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-42 | 5-43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-18 | 23-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 26:43 | 33:17 |