They are better than us in every measurable, against a more difficult schedule, though HCSF was either directly or indirectly (Oklahoma) responsible for vast majority of the awful in here. Gives us some hope, but it’s going to be a tough game on the road.2022 NEBRASKA-PURDUE FOOTBALL STATS MATCHUP
Here’s how the Cornhuskers and Boilermakers match up statistically entering their Oct. 15 game in West Lafayette. Average national ranking in categories listed: Nebraska 82.3, Purdue 49.9.
NEBRASKA
3-3 (2-1)
PURDUE
4-2 (2-1)
Stat
Rank
Stat
Rank
*ESPN FPI analytics. Schedule strength does not include future opponents.
Rushing offense
160.2
62
119.2
103
Passing offense
255.3
55
300.5
20
Pass efficiency
140.31
61
139.05
66
Total offense
415.5
61
419.7
57
Scoring offense
28.5
78
32.5
48
Rushing defense
186.0
110
96.7
17
Pass defense
263.0
106
230.8
70
Pass eff. defense
122.53
45
129.81
65
Total defense
449.0
116
327.5
28
Scoring defense
29.3
90
22.0
44
Net punting
38.83
73
38.56
77
Punt returns
16.50
11
6.85
77
Kickoff returns
16.55
113
20.75
61
Turnover margin
-0.33
90
-0.17
83
Tackles for loss
4.5
112
4.8
96
Sacks
1.67
92
2.00
69
Sacks allowed
2.67
103
1.83
61
Third-down conversion
0.466
28
0.448
37
Third-down defense
0.413
88
0.302
23
Fourth-down conversion
0.250
124
0.556
50
Fourth-down defense
0.625
98
0.375
25
Red zone offense
0.833
64
0.960
8
Red zone defense
0.857
85
0.706
14
First downs offense
143
22
141
27
First downs defense
136
105
107
44
Fewest penalties
7.33
100
6.67
80
Fewest penalty yards
57.50
70
69.67
111
Time of possession
29:46
69
31:24
40
Natl. rank*
-1.9
76
9.7
22
Efficiency: Offense*
42.3
88
67.8
29
Efficiency: Defense*
31.3
114
69.7
31
Efficiency: Spec. Teams*
51.1
68
50.8
69
Efficiency: Overall*
33.7
105
72.7
25
Schedule strength*
117
117
21
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** 2022 Opponent Previews : Purdue (Game 7) **
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HuskerNation1
All-American
I am still curious if anyone knows a particular section where most Husker fans sit. I usually buy my tix on stubhub and want to be surrounded by Red.
funhusker
All-American
Gage County
Banned
We went in 2017. There were Huskers in every section on the visitor side. I would choose seats closer to the 50 than the designated visitor section in the end zone. You can see the student section goes to about the 40 then is mostly Husker fans.
https://youtu.be/bAhOpdVx7rE?t=170
GSG
Assistant Coach
HuskerNation1
All-American
Thanks. When I looked at the map, the best seats were right next to the student section so I was not sure if that's where Husker fans would sit, but looking at the video it seems like Section 104 or 105 will be good.
Not saying Nebraska will win or lose this game. But the fact that it has been since 2006 since they won back to back road games has no baring on it.
Undone
All-American
I think we normally match up pretty well against Purdue because they tend to never be one of the more physical teams we face each year.
Whipple needs to figure out how to use some misdirection running. Rutgers' linebackers did a great job of just keying off of Grant and they shut him down all game. If #10 cracks 100 yards I think it means we're in this one.
But I'm going to say we're big underdogs in this game.
Whipple needs to figure out how to use some misdirection running. Rutgers' linebackers did a great job of just keying off of Grant and they shut him down all game. If #10 cracks 100 yards I think it means we're in this one.
But I'm going to say we're big underdogs in this game.
deedsker
All-Conference
Also, the way scheduling works those almost always need to be back to back conference wins that you only get an opportunity to do once a year.
Opportunities since:
2007 (Both losses to ranked teams)
2008 (Loss to ranked team in OT, should have been a back to back wins)
2011 (2) (Loss to ranked team) (Loss to ranked team after beating a ranked team)
2012 (Loss to ranked team)
2013 (Loss to Minny, this should have been a back to back win)
2014 (Loss to a ranked team)
2016 (Both losses to ranked teams, one in OT)
2017 (One loss to ranked team, Minny murdered us in unranked sad game)
2018 (Loss to ranked team and overtime loss)
2020 (2 - one because the Wisky game was canceled) (Both losses in the pair are to ranked teams)
2021 (2 ranked teams)
deedsker
All-Conference
So this is our first shot since 2013 to play back to back unranked teams to get back to back road victories. Which the previous time we had that opportunity was 2006 which we accomplished. Fun fact, we failed in 2005 to win back to back unranked road games as well as in 2002. We also failed in 2002 again with one being ranked, 2003, and 2004. Even 1998 and 1999 teams couldn't win back to back road games.
Best stat, 1994 team did it twice, but the 1997 team never had back to back road games.
Best stat, 1994 team did it twice, but the 1997 team never had back to back road games.
Undone
All-American
Scofrosghost
Five-Star Recruit
*bearing. And I think it does. Combined with the other stats I cited. it is 17 year running trend. I get what you are saying that it’s not very often we get the opportunity to get back to back road game wins, but you can’t ignore it. But maybe this is they year we break the trend but if I was putting money on it, I wouldn’t pick Nebraska to win. But hey if I’m wrong, I’m more than willing to eat some crow.
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MyBloodIsRed16
All-Conference
I think its to our advantage that it will be back to back night games on the road. They just dealt with this situation so they should be prepared. Purdue much like Rutgers doesn't have much home field advantage. Stadium isn't that big and Purdue fans suck.
runningblind
All-American
I thought there was no way that was true, but you are correct that we have not won two conference road games in back to back weeks since 2006. We have won consecutive road games in that time, but they were broken up by home games. It is also a bit funky that we often do not play back to back conference weeks on the road more than once per year.
I have seen some good crowds for night games at Purdue. I think it could be rowdier than expected, and I am hoping for it in fact since I will be there!