Fresno State at Nebraska

Saturday, September 10, 2011

No. 10 Nebraska beat Fresno State 42–⁠29. It was their first meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayFresno State4–⁠9 in 2011
29
Home10Nebraska9–⁠4 in 2011
42

Final at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE), LincolnTV: BTNAttendance 85,101

At kickoff
79°F, clear, wind 7 mph from the northeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK), 6 km from the stadium, six minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Fresno State1433929
Nebraska7772142

Standouts

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Player stats

Fresno State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Derek Carr20/4125410
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Robbie Rouse36169021
Derek Carr316116
Devon Wylie1505
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Rashad Evans663020
A.J. Johnson155055
Devon Wylie450016
Josh Harper233126
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
L.J. Jones100
Derron Smith1130

Nebraska

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Taylor Martinez10/2121912
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Taylor Martinez15166257
Rex Burkhead155529
Ameer Abdullah2304
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jamal Turner363043
Kyler Reed261053
Kenny Bell142042
Ben Cotton120020

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Fresno StateNebraska
444Total yards438
254Passing yards223
190Rushing yards219
6.2Yards per pass10.4
4.8Yards per rush6.3
24First downs16
9–⁠20Third downs4–⁠12
1–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠2
1Turnovers2
5–⁠50Penalties2–⁠20
22:28Possession13:33

Efficiency

Fresno StateNebraska
42%Success rate29%
0.07EPA per play0.09
0.87Explosiveness1.56
0.04Rushing EPA−0.00
0.14Passing EPA0.23
24%Passing-down success11%
0.10First-down EPA0.10
−0.16Second-down EPA−0.28
0.42Third-down EPA0.67

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Nebraska 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Nebraska end zoneFresno State end zone NebraskaTouchdown, 4 playsQ1 NebraskaFumble, 2 playsQ1 NebraskaPunt, 1 playQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 11 playsQ1 NebraskaPunt return TD, 3 plays (Fresno State scores)Q1 NebraskaTouchdown run, 5 playsQ1 Fresno StateTouchdown run, 10 playsQ1 NebraskaInterception, 1 playQ1 NebraskaTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ2 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 NebraskaTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 Fresno StateField goal, 11 playsQ2 NebraskaInterception, 3 playsQ2 Fresno StateEnd of halfQ3 Fresno StateField goal, 10 playsQ3 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ3 Fresno StatePunt, 6 playsQ3 NebraskaFumble, 6 playsQ3 NebraskaPunt, 1 playQ3 Fresno StatePunt, 6 playsQ4 NebraskaTouchdown run, 3 playsQ4 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 Fresno StateField goal, 14 playsQ4 NebraskaTouchdown run, 7 playsQ4 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 NebraskaEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Nebraska drives left to right, Fresno State right to left.
  1. NebraskaTouchdown, 4 plays, 3 yards
  2. Q1 NebraskaFumble, 2 plays, 5 yards
  3. Q1 NebraskaPunt, 1 play, 4 yards
  4. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 11 plays, 68 yards
  5. Q1 NebraskaPunt return TD, 3 plays (Fresno State scores), −2 yards
  6. Q1 NebraskaTouchdown run, 5 plays, 80 yards
  7. Q1 Fresno StateTouchdown run, 10 plays, 67 yards
  8. Q1 NebraskaInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  9. Q1 NebraskaTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 72 yards
  10. Q2 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 46 yards
  11. Q2 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  12. Q2 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 47 yards
  13. Q2 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  14. Q2 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  15. Q2 NebraskaTouchdown run, 6 plays, 85 yards
  16. Q2 Fresno StateField goal, 11 plays, 27 yards
  17. Q2 NebraskaInterception, 3 plays, 68 yards
  18. Q2 Fresno StateEnd of half, 0 yards
  19. Q3 Fresno StateField goal, 10 plays, 49 yards
  20. Q3 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 61 yards
  21. Q3 Fresno StatePunt, 6 plays, 73 yards
  22. Q3 NebraskaFumble, 6 plays, 33 yards
  23. Q3 NebraskaPunt, 1 play, 0 yards
  24. Q3 Fresno StatePunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
  25. Q4 NebraskaTouchdown run, 3 plays, 67 yards
  26. Q4 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 76 yards
  27. Q4 Fresno StateField goal, 14 plays, 44 yards
  28. Q4 NebraskaTouchdown run, 7 plays, 80 yards
  29. Q4 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  30. Q4 NebraskaEnd of game, 3 plays, −5 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Fresno State 14, Nebraska 7
Nebraska Fumble, 2 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 37Rex Burkhead rush for 5 yards to the Neb 42.
14:002nd & 5 at own 42Taylor Martinez rush for no gain, fumbled, forced by Derron Smith at the Neb 42.
Nebraska Punt, 1 play
13:453rd & 5 at own 42Taylor Martinez pass complete to Rex Burkhead for 4 yards to the Neb 46.
13:214th & 1 at own 46Brett Maher punt for 46 yards, returned by Devon Wylie for 10 yards to the FrsSt 18.
Fresno State Punt, 11 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 18Derek Carr pass incomplete.
12:452nd & 10 at own 18Robbie Rouse rush for no gain to the FrsSt 18.
12:153rd & 10 at own 18Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 12 yards to the FrsSt 30 for a 1ST down.
12:051st & 10 at own 30Derek Carr pass incomplete.
11:552nd & 10 at own 30Robbie Rouse rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 33.
11:053rd & 7 at own 33Derek Carr pass complete to Jalen Saunders for 17 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
10:551st & 10 at the 50Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 9 yards to the Neb 41.
10:152nd & 1 at opp 41Robbie Rouse rush for 2 yards to the Neb 39 for a 1ST down.
10:031st & 10 at opp 39Derek Carr rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Neb 42.
9:252nd & 13 at opp 42Robbie Rouse rush for 6 yards to the Neb 36.
8:543rd & 7 at opp 36Derek Carr pass incomplete.
8:474th & 7 at opp 36Andrew Shapiro punt for 36 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Punt return TD, 3 plays (Fresno State scores)
8:471st & 10 at own 20NEBRASKA penalty 5 yard False Start on Brandon Kinnie accepted.
8:301st & 15 at own 15Taylor Martinez rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Neb 12.
8:092nd & 18 at own 12Taylor Martinez pass incomplete.
8:033rd & 18 at own 12Taylor Martinez rush for 6 yards to the Neb 18.
7:454th & 12 at own 18Brett Maher punt for 49 yards, returned by Devon Wylie for 67 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
7:45Kevin Goessling extra point GOOD.Fresno State 7, Nebraska 0
7:45Andrew Shapiro kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Touchdown run, 5 plays
7:251st & 10 at own 20Taylor Martinez rush for 57 yards to the FrsSt 23 for a 1ST down.
7:011st & 10 at opp 23Rex Burkhead rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 21.
6:422nd & 8 at opp 21Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Brandon Kinnie.
6:363rd & 8 at opp 21Taylor Martinez pass complete to Ben Cotton for 20 yards to the FrsSt 1 for a 1ST down.
5:541st & goal at opp 1Taylor Martinez rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 7, Nebraska 6
5:54Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
5:54Brett Maher kickoff for 69 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 32 yards to the FrsSt 33.
Fresno State Touchdown run, 10 plays
5:301st & 10 at own 33Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 6 yards to the FrsSt 39.
4:452nd & 4 at own 39Derek Carr pass complete to Devon Wylie for 16 yards to the Neb 45 for a 1ST down.
4:151st & 10 at opp 45Robbie Rouse rush for 6 yards to the Neb 39.
3:432nd & 4 at opp 39Derek Carr rush for 3 yards to the Neb 36.
3:113rd & 1 at opp 36Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 14 yards to the Neb 22 for a 1ST down.
2:441st & 10 at opp 22Robbie Rouse rush for 11 yards to the Neb 11 for a 1ST down.
2:051st & 10 at opp 11Robbie Rouse rush for 2 yards to the Neb 9.
1:342nd & 8 at opp 9Derek Carr pass incomplete to A.J. Johnson.
1:213rd & 8 at opp 9Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 6 yards to the Neb 3.
0:284th & 2 at opp 3Derek Carr rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 13, Nebraska 7
0:28Kevin Goessling extra point GOOD.Fresno State 14, Nebraska 7
0:28Andrew Shapiro kickoff for 67 yards returned by Ameer Abdullah for 26 yards to the Neb 29.
Nebraska Interception, 1 play
0:081st & 10 at own 29Taylor Martinez pass intercepted by Derron Smith at the Neb 40, returned for 13 yards to the Neb 27, fumbled, forced by Quincy Enunwa, recovered by Neb Rex Burkhead at the Neb 27 for 13 yards, lateral to NA for no gain.
Nebraska Turnover on downs, 4 plays
0:081st & 10 at own 27FRESNO ST penalty 15 yard Unsportsmanlike Conduct accepted.
0:081st & 10 at own 42NEBRASKA penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
0:011st & 15 at own 37Ameer Abdullah rush for 4 yards to the Neb 41.
Q2 14:452nd & 11 at own 41Taylor Martinez rush for no gain to the Neb 41.
Q2 14:123rd & 11 at own 41Taylor Martinez rush for 10 yards, fumbled, forced by Jeremiah Toma at the FrsSt 49.
Q2 14:024th & 1 at opp 49Taylor Martinez rush for no gain to the FrsSt 49.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Fresno State 17, Nebraska 14
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
13:451st & 10 at own 49Robbie Rouse rush for 3 yards to the Neb 48.
13:122nd & 7 at opp 48Robbie Rouse rush for 3 yards to the Neb 45.
12:343rd & 4 at opp 45Derek Carr pass incomplete to Isaiah Burse.
12:284th & 4 at opp 45Andrew Shapiro punt for 30 yards, fair catch by Tim Marlowe at the Neb 15.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
12:011st & 10 at own 15Rex Burkhead rush for 2 yards to the Neb 17.
11:512nd & 8 at own 17Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Quincy Enunwa.
11:403rd & 8 at own 17Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Brandon Kinnie.
11:244th & 8 at own 17Brett Maher punt for 49 yards, returned by Devon Wylie for 17 yards to the Neb 49.
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
11:241st & 10 at opp 49FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
11:181st & 15 at own 46Derek Carr pass incomplete to Josh Harper.
11:052nd & 15 at own 46Robbie Rouse rush for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
10:153rd & 11 at the 50Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 2 yards to the Neb 48.
9:444th & 9 at opp 48Andrew Shapiro punt for 43 yards, downed at the Neb 5.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
9:251st & 10 at own 5Rex Burkhead rush for no gain to the Neb 5.
9:042nd & 10 at own 5Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Quincy Enunwa.
8:583rd & 10 at own 5Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Brandon Kinnie, broken up by L.J. Jones.
8:454th & 10 at own 5Brett Maher punt for 57 yards, returned by Devon Wylie for 10 yards to the FrsSt 48.
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
8:391st & 10 at own 48Derek Carr pass incomplete to Jalen Saunders.
8:252nd & 10 at own 48Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 1 yard to the FrsSt 49.
7:533rd & 9 at own 49Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 7:53.
7:473rd & 9 at own 49Derek Carr pass incomplete to Jalen Saunders, broken up by Andrew Green.
7:414th & 9 at own 49Andrew Shapiro punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Ameer Abdullah at the Neb 15.
Nebraska Touchdown run, 6 plays
7:331st & 10 at own 15Taylor Martinez rush for 38 yards to the FrsSt 47 for a 1ST down.
7:141st & 10 at opp 47Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for 42 yards to the FrsSt 5 for a 1ST down.
6:511st & goal at opp 5Rex Burkhead rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 3.
6:152nd & goal at opp 3Rex Burkhead rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 2.
6:153rd & 0 at opp 2NEBRASKA penalty Illegal Shift, FRESNO ST penalty Offside offsetting.
5:373rd & 0 at opp 2Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 5:37.
5:013rd & goal at opp 2Taylor Martinez rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 1.
4:524th & goal at opp 1Rex Burkhead rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 14, Nebraska 13
4:52Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Tied at 14
4:52Brett Maher kickoff for 70 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 28 yards to the FrsSt 28.
Fresno State Field goal, 11 plays
4:311st & 10 at own 28Robbie Rouse rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 33.
3:512nd & 5 at own 33Robbie Rouse rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 36.
3:153rd & 2 at own 36Derek Carr pass complete to Josh Harper for 7 yards to the FrsSt 43 for a 1ST down.
2:451st & 10 at own 43Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 21 yards to the Neb 36 for a 1ST down.
2:141st & 10 at opp 36Devon Wylie rush for 5 yards to the Neb 31.
1:562nd & 5 at opp 31Robbie Rouse rush for 5 yards to the Neb 26 for a 1ST down.
1:441st & 10 at opp 26Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 1:44.
1:321st & 10 at opp 26Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 20 yards to the Neb 6 for a 1ST down.
1:091st & goal at opp 6Robbie Rouse rush for 1 yard to the Neb 5.
0:302nd & goal at opp 5Derek Carr pass incomplete.
0:293rd & goal at opp 5Derek Carr pass incomplete.
0:254th & goal at opp 5Kevin Goessling 22 yard field goal GOOD.Fresno State 17, Nebraska 14
0:25Andrew Shapiro kickoff for 66 yards returned by Ameer Abdullah for 23 yards to the Neb 27.
Nebraska Interception, 3 plays
0:131st & 10 at own 27Taylor Martinez pass complete to Tim Marlowe for 13 yards to the Neb 40 for a 1ST down.
0:081st & 10 at own 40Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Jamal Turner.
0:042nd & 10 at own 40FRESNO ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Terrance Dennis accepted, no play.
0:041st & 10 at opp 45Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 00:04.
0:041st & 10 at opp 45Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 00:04.
0:001st & 10 at opp 45Taylor Martinez pass intercepted by L.J. Jones at the FrsSt 0, returned for no gain for a touchback.
Q3 15:00Brett Maher kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Nebraska 21, Fresno State 20
Fresno State Field goal, 10 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 20Robbie Rouse rush for 8 yards to the FrsSt 28.
14:012nd & 2 at own 28Robbie Rouse rush for 8 yards to the FrsSt 36 for a 1ST down.
13:521st & 10 at own 36Derek Carr pass incomplete.
13:522nd & 10 at own 36Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 13:52.
13:332nd & 10 at own 36Derek Carr pass complete to Austin Raphael for 3 yards to the FrsSt 39.
13:043rd & 7 at own 39Derek Carr pass complete to Devon Wylie for 16 yards to the Neb 45 for a 1ST down.
12:451st & 10 at opp 45Robbie Rouse rush for 21 yards to the Neb 24 for a 1ST down.
12:011st & 10 at opp 24Robbie Rouse rush for 1 yard to the Neb 23.
11:252nd & 9 at opp 23Robbie Rouse rush for 2 yards to the Neb 21.
10:513rd & 7 at opp 21Derek Carr pass complete to Isaiah Burse for 2 yards to the Neb 19.
10:174th & 5 at opp 19Kevin Goessling 36 yard field goal GOOD.Fresno State 20, Nebraska 14
10:17Andrew Shapiro kickoff for 69 yards returned by Ameer Abdullah for 38 yards to the Neb 39.
Nebraska Touchdown pass, 5 plays
9:551st & 10 at own 39Taylor Martinez rush for no gain to the Neb 39.
9:332nd & 10 at own 39Taylor Martinez pass incomplete.
9:253rd & 10 at own 39Taylor Martinez pass complete to Jamal Turner for 43 yards to the FrsSt 18 for a 1ST down.
8:511st & 10 at opp 18Taylor Martinez rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 16.
8:202nd & 8 at opp 16Taylor Martinez pass complete to Quincy Enunwa for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 20
8:20Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Nebraska 21, Fresno State 20
8:20Brett Maher kickoff for 70 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 23 yards to the FrsSt 23.
Fresno State Punt, 6 plays
8:001st & 10 at own 23Robbie Rouse rush for 14 yards to the FrsSt 37 for a 1ST down.
7:331st & 10 at own 37Derek Carr rush for 16 yards to the Neb 47 for a 1ST down.
7:021st & 10 at opp 47Robbie Rouse rush for 11 yards to the Neb 36 for a 1ST down.
6:331st & 10 at opp 36Robbie Rouse rush for no gain to the Neb 36.
6:012nd & 10 at opp 36FRESNO ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Ryan Skidmore accepted, no play.
5:332nd & 20 at opp 46Derek Carr pass incomplete to Robbie Rouse.
5:263rd & 20 at opp 46Derek Carr pass incomplete.
5:204th & 20 at opp 46Andrew Shapiro punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Ameer Abdullah at the Neb 11.
Nebraska Fumble, 6 plays
5:051st & 10 at own 11Ameer Abdullah rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 10.
4:452nd & 11 at own 10Taylor Martinez pass complete to Jamal Turner for 7 yards to the Neb 17.
4:133rd & 4 at own 17Taylor Martinez rush for 13 yards to the Neb 30 for a 1ST down.
3:451st & 10 at own 30Taylor Martinez pass complete to Jamal Turner for 12 yards to the Neb 42 for a 1ST down.
3:151st & 10 at own 42Rex Burkhead rush for 2 yards to the Neb 44.
2:442nd & 8 at own 44Taylor Martinez sacked by Matt Akers for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Neb Taylor Martinez at the Neb 40.
Nebraska Punt, 1 play
2:103rd & 12 at own 40Taylor Martinez pass incomplete to Brandon Kinnie.
1:564th & 12 at own 40Brett Maher punt for 53 yards, returned by Devon Wylie for 6 yards to the FrsSt 13.
Fresno State Punt, 6 plays
1:411st & 10 at own 13Robbie Rouse rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 16.
1:112nd & 7 at own 16Robbie Rouse rush for no gain to the FrsSt 16.
0:303rd & 7 at own 16Derek Carr pass complete to Devon Wylie for 9 yards to the FrsSt 25 for a 1ST down.
0:051st & 10 at own 25Robbie Rouse rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 28.
Q4 14:452nd & 7 at own 28Robbie Rouse rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 29.
Q4 14:103rd & 6 at own 29Derek Carr pass incomplete to Devon Wylie.
Q4 13:594th & 6 at own 29Andrew Shapiro punt for 40 yards, returned by Ameer Abdullah for 17 yards to the Neb 33, NEBRASKA penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted.
4th quarter6 drives, then Nebraska 42, Fresno State 29
Nebraska Touchdown run, 3 plays
13:451st & 10 at own 33Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kyler Reed for 53 yards to the FrsSt 14 for a 1ST down.
13:201st & 10 at opp 14Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kyler Reed for 8 yards to the FrsSt 6.
12:592nd & 2 at opp 6Rex Burkhead rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nebraska 27, Fresno State 20
12:59Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Nebraska 28, Fresno State 20
12:59Brett Maher kickoff for 68 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 22 yards to the FrsSt 24.
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
12:301st & 10 at own 24Derek Carr pass complete to A.J. Johnson for 55 yards to the Neb 21 for a 1ST down.
12:191st & 10 at opp 21FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
12:131st & 15 at opp 26Derek Carr pass incomplete.
12:132nd & 15 at opp 26Derek Carr pass incomplete to A.J. Johnson.
12:063rd & 15 at opp 26Derek Carr pass complete to Josh Harper for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nebraska 28, Fresno State 26
12:06Two-point conversion attempt, Derek Carr pass FAILED.
11:50Andrew Shapiro kickoff for 70 yards returned by Ameer Abdullah for 100 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
11:50Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Nebraska 35, Fresno State 26
11:50Brett Maher kickoff for 69 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 26 yards to the FrsSt 27.
Fresno State Field goal, 14 plays
11:331st & 10 at own 27Derek Carr pass complete to Devon Wylie for 9 yards to the FrsSt 36.
10:452nd & 1 at own 36Robbie Rouse rush for no gain to the FrsSt 36.
10:183rd & 1 at own 36Robbie Rouse rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 39 for a 1ST down.
9:551st & 10 at own 39Derek Carr pass complete to Isaiah Burse for 3 yards to the FrsSt 42.
9:182nd & 7 at own 42Robbie Rouse rush for 7 yards to the FrsSt 49 for a 1ST down.
8:441st & 10 at own 49Robbie Rouse rush for 3 yards to the Neb 48.
8:012nd & 7 at opp 48Robbie Rouse rush for 4 yards to the Neb 44.
7:443rd & 3 at opp 44Robbie Rouse rush for 4 yards to the Neb 40 for a 1ST down.
7:091st & 10 at opp 40Robbie Rouse rush for 5 yards to the Neb 35.
6:302nd & 5 at opp 35Robbie Rouse rush for 13 yards to the Neb 22 for a 1ST down.
5:551st & 10 at opp 22Robbie Rouse rush for 1 yard to the Neb 21.
5:342nd & 9 at opp 21Derek Carr pass incomplete.
5:293rd & 9 at opp 21Derek Carr pass incomplete to Devon Wylie.
5:244th & 9 at opp 21Kevin Goessling 37 yard field goal GOOD.Nebraska 35, Fresno State 29
5:24Kevin Goessling kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Nebraska Touchdown run, 7 plays
5:111st & 10 at own 20Rex Burkhead rush for 3 yards to the Neb 23.
4:342nd & 7 at own 23Rex Burkhead rush for 9 yards to the Neb 32 for a 1ST down.
3:221st & 10 at own 32Rex Burkhead rush for 7 yards to the Neb 39.
3:172nd & 3 at own 39Rex Burkhead rush for 8 yards to the Neb 47 for a 1ST down.
2:351st & 10 at own 47Rex Burkhead rush for 2 yards to the Neb 49.
2:102nd & 8 at own 49Rex Burkhead rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 46.
2:103rd & 3 at opp 46Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 02:10.
2:023rd & 3 at opp 46Taylor Martinez rush for 46 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nebraska 41, Fresno State 29
2:02Brett Maher extra point GOOD.Nebraska 42, Fresno State 29
2:02Brett Maher kickoff for 70 yards returned by Isaiah Burse, fumbled, recovered by FrsSt Isaiah Burse in the endzone, Isaiah Burse for 17 yards, to the FrsSt 17.
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
1:521st & 10 at own 17Derek Carr pass incomplete to Josh Harper.
1:462nd & 10 at own 17Derek Carr pass incomplete.
1:423rd & 10 at own 17Derek Carr pass incomplete.
1:344th & 10 at own 17Andrew Shapiro punt for 33 yards, downed at the 50 yard line.
Nebraska End of game, 3 plays
1:111st & 10 at the 50Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 48.
0:332nd & 12 at own 48Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 46.
0:003rd & 14 at own 46Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 45.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Nebraska leads 3–⁠0 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2016Nebraska 43, Fresno State 10
2014Nebraska 55, Fresno State 19
2011Nebraska 42, Fresno State 29

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