[NU Sports] 'Cats-Huskers

[Mike Nolan]

> The good news is that Nebraska's offense is not good at long drives, or at 
> converting 3rd downs. So a decent defense has a chance to force a lot of punts

Nebraska is 44th in 3rd down efficiency, converting 50 of 114 attempts,
or 43.86%.  They have punted 29 times.  They are 9th in red zone efficiency, 
scoring 24 TDs and 10 field goals in 37 red zone opportunities (92%)

Northwestern is 16th in 3rd down efficiency, converting 55 of 111 attempts, 
or 49.55%.  They have punted 33 times.  They are 80th in red zone 
efficiency, with 29 TDs and 3 field goals in 41 red zone opportunities. (78%)

Nebraska has thrown 3 more interceptions than Northwestern (7 vs 4).  
Northwestern has 2 more interceptions on defense than Nebraska (8 vs 6).

Both teams have lost 4 fumbles.  

Nebraska has been flagged 57 times this season, Northwestern 37 times.

But statistics don't win games. :-)
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Mike Nolan