Nebraska Football’s Numbers, Statistics, and Lies: Ohio State Edition

N,S,&L is about basic stats and where the Huskers rank relative to other FBS teams and Big Ten teams. We apply the “eye test” to figure out if the numbers are lying or not. If you noticed any stats or made observations that aren’t covered here, add them in the comments! Color-Coded Pile of Numbers That was pretty much what I expected. Of course, I hoped I was wrong, but alas. The Buckeyes marched into Lincoln and methodically picked apart the Huskers. The carnage moved quite a few of the basic stats deeper toward the yellow and red side of the color-coded pile. Numbers – Statistics – Lies I Number: 200+60+1 J.D. Spielman accumulated 200 receiving yards, 60 kickoff return yards, and 1 rushing yard for a grant total of 261 all-purpose yards. Statistic: Spielman’s reception total breaks (shatters) the previous record of 167 yards in a single game held…

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