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Nebraska at Purdue
Sep 28, 2024 • Completed
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Nebraska
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Final Score
28 - 10

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Game Conditions
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Nebraska beats Purdue 28-10
Nebraska defeated Purdue 28-10 in Week 5 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 405-226 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 28-10. Dylan Raiola pass complete to Jahmal Banks for 6 yds for a TD (John Hohl KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 2} left in the quarter 3, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 405 total yards, 161 rushing yards, and 244 passing yards. Purdue finished with 226 total yards, including 52 on the ground and 174 through the air.
Nebraska converted 1-8 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1. The explosive highlight was Jacory Barney Jr. run for 25 yds for a TD (John Hohl KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Dylan Raiola pass complete to Jahmal Banks for 6 yds for a TD (John Hohl KICK) (Nebraska led 7-3 over Purdue).
Field Goal Good
Spencer Porath 45 yd FG GOOD (Purdue led 3-0 over Nebraska).
Interception Return Touchdown
Hudson Card pass intercepted John Bullock return for 29 yds for a TD (John Hohl KICK) (Purdue led 3-28 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Dante Dowdell run for 1 yd for a TD (John Hohl KICK) (Nebraska led 14-3 over Purdue).
Passing Touchdown
Hudson Card pass complete to Leland Smith for 15 yds for a TD (Spencer Porath KICK) (Purdue led 10-28 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Jacory Barney Jr. run for 25 yds for a TD (John Hohl KICK) (Nebraska led 21-3 over Purdue).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-10
Nebraska defeated Purdue.
Total yards
405-226
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
161
Nebraska averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
244
Nebraska averaged 9.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-8
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Purdue's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Purdue | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 226 | 405 |
| Passing Yards | 174 | 244 |
| Rushing Yards | 52 | 161 |
| First Downs | 12 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 1-8 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 13-165 | 11-94 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-25 | 16-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 29:42 | 30:18 |