Total Yards
Nebraska633
Fordham292
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Fordham at Nebraska
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Fordham
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Final Score
7 - 52
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Passing Yards
Nebraska304
Fordham163
Rushing Yards
Nebraska329
Fordham129
Turnovers
Nebraska2
Fordham3
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Possession Split
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Nebraska36:21
Fordham23:39
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Game Story
Nebraska routs Fordham 52-7
Nebraska defeated Fordham 52-7 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 633-292 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 52-7. Adrian Martinez run for 4 yds for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) came with {'seconds': 0, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 633 total yards, 329 rushing yards, and 304 passing yards. Fordham finished with 292 total yards, including 129 on the ground and 163 through the air.
Nebraska converted 12-19 on third down, went 4-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Nebraska led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Connor Culp 39 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez run for 4 yds for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) (Nebraska led 6-0 over Fordham).
Passing Touchdown
Tim DeMorat pass complete to Fotis Kokosioulis for 31 yds for a TD (Nick Leinenweber KICK) (Fordham led 6-7 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Connor Culp 39 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 10-6 over Fordham).
Rushing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez run for 4 yds for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) (Nebraska led 16-6 over Fordham).
Rushing Touchdown
Sevion Morrison run for 1 yd for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) (Nebraska led 22-6 over Fordham).
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Chancellor Brewington for 2 yds for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) (Nebraska led 30-7 over Fordham).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-7
Nebraska defeated Fordham.
Total yards
633-292
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
329
Nebraska averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
304
Nebraska averaged 10.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
12-19
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
Fordham's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Fordham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 633 | 292 |
| Passing Yards | 304 | 163 |
| Rushing Yards | 329 | 129 |
| First Downs | 34 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 12-19 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-4 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-10 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-30 | 18-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 65 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 6 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 36:21 | 23:39 |