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Nebraska receiver Oliver Martin catches a pass against Purdue’s Jaylan Alexander in the fourth quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.



FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR




Scott Frost addressed the media after the Huskers’ loss to Purdue.







Nebraska’s struggles in Big Ten play continued Saturday with a loss to Purdue at Memorial Stadium. Here’s a look at some statistical areas that played large roles in the outcome:

Third-down yardage

Entering Saturday: Nebraska ranked fourth in the conference and 42nd nationally in third-down success (44%). Purdue was 19th nationally in third-down defense.

Saturday: Nebraska’s offense looked out of sync most of the day. A big part of the problem was NU’s inability to make hay on early downs.

Nebraska’s average yards to go on third down was 7.7 (It was nearly 8 by the end of the third quarter). In turn, that led the Huskers to converting only 4 of 10 third-down tries.

Oddly, Nebraska’s average gain on first downs was 8.4 — a number that was aided by a 33-yard run by Jaquez Yant and a couple of big pass plays.

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Time of possession

Entering Saturday: A big part of the loss at Minnesota was time of possession. The Gophers held the ball for 38:01 two weeks against Nebraska.

Saturday: Purdue, which entered the game ranked 129th nationally in rushing yards, held the ball for 38:38.

Purdue’s first three drives ate up 4:08, 6:24 and 6:57. Another drive went 5:47, a 14-play march that ended with the Boilermakers taking a 28-17 lead.



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