Northwestern Wildcats @ Nebraska Cornhuskers
6-3, 4-2 Big Ten
31
6-3, 4-2 Big Ten
Final/OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 31 | |
NEB | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
4-5, 3-3 Big Ten
24
4-5, 3-3 Big Ten
Game Leaders
243
C. ThorsonQB
19/35, 2 INT
243
225
T. LeeQB
21/38, 2 TD, 3 INT
225
154
J. JacksonRB
31 CAR, 1 TD
154
72
D. OzigboRB
23 CAR
72
107
M. WilsonWR
5 REC
107
48
J. SpielmanWR
3 REC
48
1
S. MillerDL
1
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None
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13
P. FisherLB
6 SOLO
13
11
C. WeberLB
6 SOLO
11
Team Stats
475
Total Yards
337
2
Turnovers
3
26
1st Downs
21
6-65
Penalties
7-68
1/11
3rd Down
5/15
3/4
4th Down
2/3
28:20
Possession
31:40
Game Information
Lincoln, NE
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 26 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 1-11 | 5-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-4 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 475 | 337 |
| Passing | 243 | 225 |
| Comp/Att | 19/35 | 21/38 |
| Yards per pass | 6.9 | 5.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing | 232 | 112 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 5.2 | 3.6 |
| Penalties | 6-65 | 7-68 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 28:20 | 31:40 |
2026 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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