Total Yards
Wisconsin316
Nebraska364
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Nebraska at Wisconsin
Nov 19, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 12
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 24
NW
Home
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin160
Nebraska169
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin156
Nebraska195
Turnovers
Wisconsin0
Nebraska1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature36°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
95%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wisconsin28:40
Nebraska31:20
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin holds off Nebraska 24-17
Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 24-17 in Week 12 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 316-364 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Chubba Purdy run for 55 yds for a TD (Tristan Alvano KICK) came with {'seconds': 33, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 316 total yards, 156 rushing yards, and 160 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 364 total yards, including 195 on the ground and 169 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 7-15 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Wisconsin led 10-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nathanial Vakos 35 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Chubba Purdy run for 55 yds for a TD (Tristan Alvano KICK) (Nebraska led 7-0 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Chubba Purdy pass complete to Jaylen Lloyd for 58 yds for a TD (Tristan Alvano KICK) (Nebraska led 14-0 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Nathanial Vakos 35 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 10-14 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Jackson Acker for 26 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-14 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Braelon Allen run for 2 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 17-14 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Tristan Alvano 30 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 17-17 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Wisconsin defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
316-364
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
156
Wisconsin averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
160
Wisconsin averaged 5.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 316 | 364 |
| Passing Yards | 160 | 169 |
| Rushing Yards | 156 | 195 |
| First Downs | 19 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-45 | 7-54 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-28 | 15-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 28:40 | 31:20 |