Texas Longhorns vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2006 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 22–20 in Week 8, 2006. Final score: Texas Longhorns 22, Nebraska Cornhuskers 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas Longhorns	3	12	0	3	22
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	0	0	12	20

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Zac Taylor (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.77 EPA
• Marlon Lucky (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.88 EPA/play +2.88 EPA
• Colt McCoy (251) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.37 EPA

Rushing

• Selvin Young (251) — 0.0 yds -0.77 EPA
• Jamaal Charles (251) — 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Brandon Jackson (158) — 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Limas Sweed (251) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.82 EPA
• Billy Pittman (251) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.51 EPA
• Jermichael Finley (251) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zac Taylor	158	29	6.9%	0	2	+0.13	+3.77
Marlon Lucky	158	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.88	+2.88
Colt McCoy	251	43	4.7%	0	2	+0.01	+0.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TEX	NEB
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	158	3	0	-2.26	Ended
Q1	251	6	0	-2.00	Punt
Q1	158	3	0	+3.90	Pass TD
Q1	251	3	0	-2.86	Punt
Q1	158	6	0	-2.93	Punt
Q1	251	7	0	-7.83	Missed FG
Q2	158	3	0	-2.49	Fumble
Q2	251	4	0	-2.55	Fumble
Q2	158	3	0	-2.45	Punt
Q2	251	1	0	+4.86	Pass TD
Q2	158	4	0	+0.77	Interception
Q2	251	6	0	+4.90	Pass TD
Q2	158	2	0	-0.85	Punt
Q2	251	8	0	+0.53	Punt
Q3	158	4	0	+1.73	Ended
Q3	251	8	0	+1.89	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Zac Taylor pass complete to Maurice Purify for 63 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.09 EPA)
2. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Zac Taylor pass complete to Brandon Jackson for 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.09 EPA)
3. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Selvin Young rush for 5 yards to the Neb 5. (-5.0 EPA)
4. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Colt McCoy pass complete to Limas Sweed for 55 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.86 EPA)
5. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Zac Taylor pass intercepted by Michael Griffin at the Texas 39, returned for 6 yards to the Texas 45. (-3.72 EPA)
6. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Zac Taylor pass complete to Terrence Nunn for 23 yards to the Neb 44 for a 1ST down. (+3.37 EPA)
7. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Colt McCoy sacked by Bo Ruud, fumbled at the Neb 45, recovered by Neb at the Neb 45, tackled by Bo Ruud. (-3.31 EPA)
8. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Colt McCoy pass complete to Quan Cosby for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (22–20) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Zac Taylor (158) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: TEX at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Texas Longhorns vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Texas Longhorns 22, Nebraska Cornhuskers 20 in Week 8 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Texas Longhorns vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 22–20.

Where can I find the Texas Longhorns vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262940158.

Who led Texas Longhorns vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Zac Taylor (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Texas Longhorns at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.