Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Kansas State Wildcats: 2008 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Kansas State Wildcats 56–28 in Week 12, 2008. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 56, Kansas State Wildcats 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	12	18	0	18	56
Kansas State Wildcats	0	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joe Ganz (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +12.21 EPA
• Carson Coffman (2306) — 0.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.24 EPA
• Josh Freeman (2306) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.22 EPA/play -4.67 EPA

Rushing

• Lamark Brown (2306) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• Roy Helu Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.07 EPA
• Marlon Lucky (158) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Nate Swift (158) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• Deon Murphy (2306) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Ernie Pierce (2306) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Ganz	158	25	8.0%	0	2	+0.49	+12.21
Carson Coffman	2306	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.03	-0.24
Josh Freeman	2306	21	4.8%	0	1	-0.22	-4.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	KSU
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	2	0	+5.48	Rush TD
Q1	2306	3	0	+0.34	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+0.33	Rush TD
Q1	2306	5	0	-2.90	Punt
Q1	158	9	0	+2.81	Interception
Q1	158	3	0	+2.16	Ended
Q1	2306	3	0	-3.72	Punt
Q1	158	3	0	-0.43	Ended
Q1	2306	4	0	-0.45	Ended
Q2	158	2	0	+3.28	Pass TD
Q2	2306	3	0	+2.74	Ended
Q2	158	6	0	+1.42	Ended
Q2	2306	2	0	-3.49	Punt
Q2	158	3	0	-2.59	Punt
Q2	2306	3	0	-1.09	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+2.56	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kansas State Wildcats · Adi Kunalic kickoff for 68 yards returned by Brandon Banks for 98 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.59 EPA)
2. Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Josh Freeman pass complete to Ernie Pierce for 63 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.85 EPA)
3. Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Carson Coffman pass complete to Deon Murphy for 51 yards to the Neb 4, tackled by Rickey Thenarse for a 1ST down. (+5.39 EPA)
4. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dan Titchener punt for 41 yards, returned by Deon Murphy for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, forced by Prince Amukamara, recovered by Neb Niles Paul at the KanSt 30. (+5.15 EPA)
5. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joe Ganz rush for 11 yards to the KanSt 25, tackled by Tysyn Hartman for a 1ST down. (-4.77 EPA)
6. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Quentin Castille rush for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.29 EPA)
7. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Marcus Mendoza rush for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled, forced by Eric Childs, recovered by KanSt Hansen Sekona at the KanSt 16. (-4.24 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joe Ganz pass complete to Mike McNeill for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (56–28) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Joe Ganz (158) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 56, Kansas State Wildcats 28 in Week 12 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 56–28.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Kansas State Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283202306.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Joe Ganz (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 Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kansas State Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.