Here are some interesting numbers to crunch over before the game tonight versus Michigan State.
Look at the difference in how Illinois played Purdue today compared to Nebraska's game last week. The numbers are pretty much a microcosm of Nebraska's season thus far.
Stat Comparison of Nebraska & Illinois vs Purdue:
Rushing Offense (Attempts-Yards):
Nebraska 29 - 77yds
Illinois 41 - 382yds
Passing Offense (Total Passing Yards, Completions-Attempts):
Nebraska 407, 29-48
Illinois 213, 21-38
Turnovers:
Nebraska 5 (1 lost fumble, 4 INT)
Illinois 0
Rushing Defense (Total Rushing Yards Allowed):
Nebraska 183yds (4.9 yds per rush)
Illinois 89 yds (3.2 yds per rush)
Passing Defense (Total Passing Yards Allowed):
Nebraska 274yds (6.4 yds per pass)
Illinois 174ds (4.3 yds per pass)
Defense Total Yards Allowed:
Nebraska 457yds
Illinois 263 yds