Total Yards
Purdue608
Nebraska476
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Nebraska at Purdue
Oct 15, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 7
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
37 - 43
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Passing Yards
Purdue391
Nebraska354
Rushing Yards
Purdue217
Nebraska122
Turnovers
Purdue1
Nebraska2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature50°F
Wind5 mph SW
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Purdue vs Nebraska box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Purdue42:42
Nebraska17:18
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Purdue holds off Nebraska 43-37
Purdue defeated Nebraska 43-37 in Week 7 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 608-476 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Purdue set the terms early in a game that finished 43-37. Mitchell Fineran 37 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Purdue the first major swing.
Purdue's box score carried the story: 608 total yards, 217 rushing yards, and 391 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 476 total yards, including 122 on the ground and 354 through the air.
Purdue converted 9-18 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Purdue led 27-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Mitchell Fineran 37 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Mitchell Fineran 37 yd FG GOOD (Purdue led 10-0 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Aidan O'Connell pass complete to TJ Sheffield for 2 yds for a TD, (Mitchell Fineran KICK) (Purdue led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Aidan O'Connell pass complete to Charlie Jones for 31 yds for a TD, (Mitchell Fineran KICK) (Purdue led 17-10 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Mitchell Fineran 37 yd FG GOOD (Purdue led 20-10 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Devin Mockobee run for 1 yd for a TD, (Mitchell Fineran KICK) (Purdue led 27-10 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaquez Yant run for 1 yd for a TD, (Timmy Bleekrode KICK) (Nebraska led 7-10 over Purdue).
Stat Callouts
Final score
43-37
Purdue defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
608-476
Purdue held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
217
Purdue averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
391
Purdue averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-18
Purdue's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-9
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 608 | 476 |
| Passing Yards | 391 | 354 |
| Rushing Yards | 217 | 122 |
| First Downs | 38 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-18 | 3-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-14 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 35-54 | 16-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 42:42 | 17:18 |