Total Yards
Nebraska575
Georgia Southern642
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Georgia Southern at Nebraska
Sep 10, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 2
Away
Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
Final Score
45 - 42
GSN
Home
Nebraska
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska318
Georgia Southern409
Rushing Yards
Nebraska257
Georgia Southern233
Turnovers
Nebraska0
Georgia Southern2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature66°F
Wind10 mph N
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs Georgia Southern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska31:56
Georgia Southern28:04
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Georgia Southern edges Nebraska 45-42
Georgia Southern defeated Nebraska 45-42 in Week 2 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 642-575 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Georgia Southern set the terms early in a game that finished 45-42. Jalen White run for 26 yds for a TD, (Alex Raynor KICK) came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Georgia Southern the first major swing.
Georgia Southern's box score carried the story: 642 total yards, 233 rushing yards, and 409 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 575 total yards, including 257 on the ground and 318 through the air.
Georgia Southern converted 9-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Georgia Southern led 28-28 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Gerald Green run for 47 yds for a TD, (Alex Raynor KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen White run for 26 yds for a TD, (Alex Raynor KICK) (Georgia Southern led 14-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen White run for 2 yds for a TD, (Alex Raynor KICK) (Georgia Southern led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Casey Thompson run for 8 yds for a TD, (Timmy Bleekrode KICK) (Nebraska led 7-7 over Georgia Southern).
Rushing Touchdown
Casey Thompson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Timmy Bleekrode KICK) (Nebraska led 28-28 over Georgia Southern).
Passing Touchdown
Casey Thompson pass complete to Brody Belt for 21 yds for a TD, (Timmy Bleekrode KICK) (Nebraska led 14-14 over Georgia Southern).
Rushing Touchdown
Gerald Green run for 1 yd for a TD, (Alex Raynor KICK) (Georgia Southern led 21-21 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-42
Georgia Southern defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
642-575
Georgia Southern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
233
Georgia Southern averaged 7.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
409
Georgia Southern averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-13
Georgia Southern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-13
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Georgia Southern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 575 | 642 |
| Passing Yards | 318 | 409 |
| Rushing Yards | 257 | 233 |
| First Downs | 33 | 35 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-13 | 9-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-77 | 3-15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-34 | 37-56 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 5 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 31:56 | 28:04 |