Total Yards
Nebraska248
Northwestern257
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Northwestern at Nebraska
Oct 21, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 8
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
9 - 17
NN
Home
Nebraska
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska85
Northwestern176
Rushing Yards
Nebraska163
Northwestern81
Turnovers
Nebraska2
Northwestern1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature73°F
Wind14 mph N
Humidity
25%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs Northwestern box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska29:08
Northwestern30:52
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Nebraska holds off Northwestern 17-9
Nebraska defeated Northwestern 17-9 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 248-257 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 17-9. Jack Olsen 45 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 18, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 248 total yards, 163 rushing yards, and 85 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 257 total yards, including 81 on the ground and 176 through the air.
Nebraska converted 4-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Nebraska led 10-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tristan Alvano 47 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jack Olsen 45 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 3-0 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Tristan Alvano 47 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 3-3 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Jack Olsen 37 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 6-3 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Heinrich Haarberg run for 3 yds for a TD (Tristan Alvano KICK) (Nebraska led 10-6 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Jack Olsen 25 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 9-17 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Heinrich Haarberg pass complete to Malachi Coleman for 44 yds for a TD (Tristan Alvano KICK) (Nebraska led 17-6 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-9
Nebraska defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
248-257
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
163
Nebraska averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
85
Nebraska averaged 5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-15
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 248 | 257 |
| Passing Yards | 85 | 176 |
| Rushing Yards | 163 | 81 |
| First Downs | 14 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 3-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 8-75 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-17 | 12-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 29:08 | 30:52 |