Here’s some stats for the Husker offense vs Illinois.
- 98 offensive snaps
- 32 first downs
- 363 yards net rushing; 5.7 yards/carry
- 65% completion rate
- 690 yards of total offense
- 7.0 yards/play
- time of possession 37:04
These numbers try to tell you a story of a team clearing the bench on their way to a blowout win. They tell tall tales of non-conference cupcakes paid to show up and take their beating.
These numbers are The Heiress who shows up to a high society party in a trendsetting tight red dress and dripping with diamonds.