NamelessHusker Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 NEBRASKA -Official Homepage -Roster -Coaches -Depth Chart -Schedule/Results -Statistics MICHIGAN -Official Homepage -Roster -Coaches -Depth Chart -Schedule/Results -Statistics NCAA Statistical Comparison Rushing offense vs Rushing defense: Nebraska Rush Offense (110th): 383 carries/1001 yards (avg 91 per game) Michigan Rush Defense (43rd): 393 carries/1497 yards (avg 136.1 per game) Michigan Rushing offense (38th): 457 carries/1809 yards (avg 164.4 per game) Nebraska Rush Defense (28th): 417 carries/1361 yards (avg 123.7 per game) Analysis: Nebraska is better at stopping the run then Michigan, However, Michigan is better at rushing then Nebraska is Passing offense vs Passing defense: Nebraska Passing Offense (46th): 225 of 413-11 INT's (54.4 compltion pct) for 2525 yards (avg 229.5 yards per game) and 11.2 avg yards per completion (17 touchdowns) Michigan Passing Defense (53rd): 209 of 360 and 10 INT's (58.06 completion pct allowed) for 2327 yards (avg 211.6 yards per game) and 11.3 avg yards allowed per pass completion (11 touchdowns allowed) Michigan Passing offense (38th): 217 of 366-7 INT's (59.29 completion percentage) for 2402 yards (avg 218.5 yards per game) and 11.07 avg yards per completion (20 touchdowns) Nebraska Pass Defense (37th): 191 of 372-12 INT's (51.3 completion pct allowed) for 2225 yards (avg 202.37 yards per game) and 11.65 yards per pass completion (10 touchdowns allowed) Analysis: Nebraska and Michigan are very similar in terms of passing the ball. Nebraska has a slight edge in pass defense allowing 9 less yards per game then Michigan Total Offense vs Total Defense: Nebraska Total Offense (95th): 796 plays for 3526 yards (avg 4.43 yard per play) and 30 touchdowns (avg 320.55 yards per game) Michigan Total Defense (43rd): 753 plays for 3824 yards (avg 5 yards per play) and 24 touchdowns allowed (avg 346.64 yards per game) Michigan Total Offense (54th): 823 plays for 4211 yards (avg 5.1 yard per play) and 37 touchdowns (avg 382.8 yards per game) Nebraska Total Defense (24th): 789 plays for 3586 yards (avg 4.5 yards per play) and 26 touchdowns allowed (avg 326 yards per game) Analysis: Michigan is better offensively then Nebraska having runs more plays (27), scored more touchdowns (7) and gained more yards per game (62 yards). On the flip side, Nebraska is better in overall defense giving up 20 less yards then Michigan. Scoring Offense vs Scoring Defense: Nebraska Scoring Offense (76th): 264 points scored (avg 24 points per game) on 30 touchdowns and 18 field goals Michigan Scoring Defense (22nd): allowing 212 points (avg 19.3 points per game) on 24 touchdowns, and 15 field goals Michigan Scoring Offense (46th): 317 points scored (avg 28.82 points per game) on 37 touchdowns, 20 field goals Nebraska Scoring Defense (25th): 224 points allowed (avg 20.4 points per game) on 26 touchdowns, and 13 field goals. Analysis: Michigan is better at scoring then Nebraska and both teams are very equal in terms of teams scoring on their defense. OTHER KEY STATS: *Nebraska has recovered 7 fumbles and lost 11. Michigan has recovered 11 and lost 7 *Nebrask has 12 interceptions and thrown 11 interceptions. Michigan has 10 interceptions and has thrown 7 *Nebraska is second in the nation in punting with 64 punts and an avg of 45.16 yards per punt. Nebraska has only allowed 7 touchbacks *Michigan is 20th in the nation in punting with 48 punts and an avg of 38.17 yards per punt. Michigan has only allowed 1 touchback. *Nebraska has a 114.11 passing efficiency rating. Michigan has a 128.64 rating. *Nebraska is third in the nation in pass efficiency defense with a 103.96 rating. Michigan is 35th in the nation with a 116.92 rating. *Michigan leads the nation in fewest penalties with 42 penalties for 333 yards (avg 3.8 yards per penalty) and a avg 30.2 penalty yards a game. *Nebraska is ranked 76th in the nation in penalties 80 penalties for 617 yards (avg 7.27 yards per penalty) and an avg of 56.09 penalty yards per game *Nebraska leads the nation in sacks with 46 (avg 4.18 sack per game). Michigan ranks 73rd in the nation with 21 sacks (avg 1.9 sack per game) *Nebraska leads the nation in tackles for a loss with 104 solo, 22 assisted for 540 yards. Michigan ranks 71st with 61 solo and 8 assisted for 305 yards *Michigan is 30th in the nation in 3rd down conversion having converted 73 of 171 (3rd down conversion pct 42.7). Nebraska is 95th in the nation converting 56 of 166 (avg 3rd down conversion pct 33.7) *Michigan is 53rd in the nation in 4th down conversion having converted 11 of 21 (52.4 conversion pct). Nebraska is 99th in the nation having converted 7 of 18 (38.9 conversion pct) *Nebraska is 9th in the nation in 3rd down conversion defense, having only allowed 51 of 174 (conversion pct 29.3). Michigan is 50th in the nation, having allowed 56 of 152 (conversion pct 36.8). *Nebraska is 81st in the nation in kickoff returns averaging 19.5 yards per kickoff return. Michigan is 33rd in the nation averaging 22.06 yards per kickoff return. *Michigan is 21st in the nation in punt returns, averaging 12.1 yards per punt return. Nebraska is 17th in the nation averaging 13.09 yards per punt return. Quote Link to comment
Huskrz65 Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Looks to me like its gonna be a barn burner in San Antonio! If both teams show up, this should be one of the better match-ups. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Looks to me like its gonna be a barn burner in San Antonio! If both teams show up, this should be one of the better match-ups. Can't wait for it, should be lots of fun! Quote Link to comment
NamelessHusker Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 I just dont see how Michigan is a 13 point favorite, up to 14.5 at some places. The Big10 is a good conference but Michigan will be playing without its starting tackle, guard and possibly center. Their TE is also down with a leg injury. It's sad that the season is coming to an end soon, but i'm glad it's the last game of the season cause that post took an hour to put together Quote Link to comment
Huskrz65 Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I just dont see how Michigan is a 13 point favorite, up to 14.5 at some places. The Big10 is a good conference but Michigan will be playing without its starting tackle, guard and possibly center. Their TE is also down with a leg injury. It's sad that the season is coming to an end soon, but i'm glad it's the last game of the season cause that post took an hour to put together Let them be underdogs. We all know what happened the last time they were double-digit underdogs...dont we CU?! Thanks for compiling the info, Nameless. It's guys like you that add "depth" to our line-up! Quote Link to comment
Touchdown Tommie Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 It's sad that the season is coming to an end soon, but i'm glad it's the last game of the season cause that post took an hour to put together Thanks for the info....it is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment
husker rob Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 great post nameless lets hope the defense that showes up is the same defense that started the season off and the same one that played CU. and the offense that showed up the last 2 games. this game could come down to field position and then NU will take advantage of that with Koch. Quote Link to comment
kc_husker Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Nameless thanks for the info that was awesome. If anyone is going to the bowl game we would love to hook up and toss some cold ones back before the game. Quote Link to comment
NamelessHusker Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 Stats some might be interested in. Nebraska is 15-3 against Big10 opponents since 1980. Those 3 losses coming @ Penn St in 2002 (40-7), Michigan in the 1986 Fiesta Bowl (27-24) and @ Iowa in 1981 (10-7). Nebraska is 68-60-9 all time against the Big10, averaging 18 points per game to the Big10's 15 points a game. Nebraska is 39-19-4 against Big10 teams at home. 26-39-4 against the Big10 on away games, and and 3-2-1 on Neutral Fields. Nebraska's largest margin of Victory against a Big10 team since 1980 was 71 points when Nebraska played at Minnesota in 1983 and destroyed them 84-13 Nebraska largest margin of loss against a Big10 team since 1980 was 33 points in 2002 when Nebraska lost at Penn St 40-7 Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Nameless thanks for the info really appreciate it! I think it will be a close game but being the Husker fan that I am I see Nebraska winning it 17-14!!! GBR Quote Link to comment
formerfan Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I just dont see how Michigan is a 13 point favorite, up to 14.5 at some places. The Big10 is a good conference but Michigan will be playing without its starting tackle, guard and possibly center. Their TE is also down with a leg injury. It's sad that the season is coming to an end soon, but i'm glad it's the last game of the season cause that post took an hour to put together Let them be underdogs. We all know what happened the last time they were double-digit underdogs...dont we CU?! Thanks for compiling the info, Nameless. It's guys like you that add "depth" to our line-up! Might have something to do with strength of schedule. How does that compare?? Quote Link to comment
NamelessHusker Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 Ratings obtained from Jeff Sagarin NCAA football ratings available here Michigan team rating: 87.70 (7th) Nebraska team rating: 76.24 (tied for 39th) Difference: 11.24 (Reason why Vegas odds opened Michigan anywhere from an 11.5-13 point favorite). Also why NU is not in the top25 Michigan SOS Rating: 80.83 (First) Nebraska SOS rating: 72.78 (49th) Michigan had the number 1 most difficult schedule in the nation this year, Ohio St was second, Nebraska was 49th (beating out teams like Georgia 52nd, LSU 55th, Auburn 64th, Texas Tech 78th) Jeff Sagarin had Michigan pegged at 88.78 rating (off by 1.08) so not a bad pre-season prediction having them finish 7th this season. Nebraska was pegged at 73.21 and they are at 76.24 (so they are doing better then predicted). Also had them finishing 52nd (currently 39th). *Michigan is 4-4 against top 30 teams. NU is 0-2 (Texas Tech, Oklahoma) Michigan opponents : Penn St #3 Ohio St #4 Notre Dame #6 Minnesota #15 Wisconsin #16 Iowa #17 NorthWestern #23 Michigan St #26 Northern Illinois #54 Indiana #63 E Michigan #101 Nebraska opponents: Texas Tech #11 Oklahoma #22 Iowa St #32 Colorado #33 Kansas #45 Missouri #48 Pittsburgh #52 Kansas St #56 Wake Forest #61 Baylor #62 Maine #163 Conclusion: Michigan has paid a tougher schedule then Nebraska. Big10/11 is the toughest conference this year with a rating of 82.86. Big12 is 4th behind ACC, PAC-10 with a rating of 77.07. The SEC was 5th, Big East 7th. --Nebraska is the 7th best team in the Big12 behind Texas (1), Tech (11), Oklahoma (22), Iowa St (32), Colorado (33), Texas A&M (36), Nebraska (39), Kansas (45), Missouri (48), Kansas St (56), Baylor (62), Oklahoma St (88). --Michigan is the third best team in the Big10 behind Penn St, Ohio St followed by Minnesota in 4th place, Wisconsin 5th, Iowa 6th, NW 7th, Mich St 8th, Purdue 9th, Indiana 10th, Illinois 11th. Quote Link to comment
Roy CO HSKR Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 From rojo: Probably not too surprising...Michigan generally has a better all-around offense due to their ability to run the ball. However, Nebraska clearly has the statistical advantage defensively...though Michigan doesn't give up many points ("bend-don't-break" philosophy). Michigan has generally won the turnover battle this season....while Nebraska hasn't. That may need to change in the Alamo Bowl for a Husker victory. Rushing Offense... UM: 38th/164.5yds NU: 110th/91yds Passing Offense... UM: 63rd/218.4yds NU: 46th/229.6yds Pass Efficiency Offense... UM: 51st/128.6 rating NU: 82nd/114.1 rating Total Offense... UM: 54th/382.8yds NU: 95th/320.6yds Scoring Offense... UM: 46th/28.8pts NU: 76th/24.0pts Rushing Defense... UM: 43rd/136.1yds NU: 28th/123.7yds Pass Defense... UM: 53rd/211.6yds NU: 37th/202.7yds Pass Efficiency Defense... UM: 35th/116.9 rating NU: 12th/104.0 rating Total Defense... UM: 42nd/347.6yds NU: 24th/326.0yds Scoring Defense... UM: 22nd/19.3pts NU: 25th/20.4pts Net Punting... UM: 20th/36.7yds NU: 2nd/39.8yds Punt Returns... UM: 21st/12.1yds NU: 17th/13.1yds Kickoff Returns... UM: 33rd/22.1yds NU: 81st/19.6yds Turnover Margin... UM: 27th/+0.55 NU: 77th/-0.27 **No sign of Haymarket's more comprehensive analysis yet, but I wanted to get something out there for you to chew on. I'll make it a "sticky" for now, but should Haymarket come though, I'll probably replace mine with his.** PS How do their opponents compare? Roy Quote Link to comment
NamelessHusker Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 just bumping this up for anyone who hasn't seen it and was curious how both teams stack up Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 thanks nameless, good to see those stats hunter Quote Link to comment
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