These four stats were talking points during the week leading up to Nebraska-Penn State. How did the Huskers fare in those categories Saturday?
Third-down defense
Entering Saturday: Nebraska's first two opponents combined to go 15-of-29 (52%) on third downs, ranking next to last in the Big Ten.
Saturday: The numbers indicate that work remains for the Blackshirts in this department. At one point Penn State had converted 7 of 14 third downs, and was 3-for-3 on fourth downs. But Nebraska made key third- and fourth-down stops late, bringing pressure on both plays when Penn State was threatening late, not once, but twice.