Total Yards
Nebraska363
Boston College348
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Boston College at Nebraska
Dec 28, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Boston College
ACC
Final Score
15 - 20
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Nebraska
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska232
Boston College301
Rushing Yards
Nebraska131
Boston College47
Turnovers
Nebraska2
Boston College1
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature45°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.01 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs Boston College box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska31:16
Boston College28:44
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Nebraska holds off Boston College 20-15
Nebraska defeated Boston College 20-15 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 363-348 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 20-15. Rahmir Johnson 4 Yd Run (John Hohl Kick) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 14} left in the quarter 2, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 363 total yards, 131 rushing yards, and 232 passing yards. Boston College finished with 348 total yards, including 47 on the ground and 301 through the air.
Nebraska converted 3-11 on third down, went 3-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Nebraska led 13-2 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ashton McShane Defensive PAT Conversion.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Rahmir Johnson 4 Yd Run (John Hohl Kick) (Nebraska led 7-0 over Boston College).
Rushing Touchdown
Kwinten Ives 2 Yd Run (John Hohl PAT blocked) (Nebraska led 13-0 over Boston College).
Defensive 2pt Conversion
Ashton McShane Defensive PAT Conversion (Nebraska led 13-2 over Boston College).
Passing Touchdown
Emmett Johnson 13 Yd pass from Dylan Raiola (John Hohl Kick) (Nebraska led 20-2 over Boston College).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan McDonald 2 Yd Run (Liam Connor Kick) (Boston College led 15-20 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Turbo Richard 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (Boston College led 8-20 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-15
Nebraska defeated Boston College.
Total yards
363-348
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
131
Nebraska averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
232
Nebraska averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-12
Boston College's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Boston College |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 363 | 348 |
| Passing Yards | 232 | 301 |
| Rushing Yards | 131 | 47 |
| First Downs | 21 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-4 | 0-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 4-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-31 | 26-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 31:16 | 28:44 |