Wisconsin Badgers 27–30 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2012

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Wisconsin Badgers 30–27 in Week 5, 2012. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 27, Nebraska Cornhuskers 30.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers edged Wisconsin Badgers 30–27 in Week 5 of the 2012 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Danny O'Brien (275) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.10 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Montee Ball — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jared Abbrederis — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	12	6	0	0	27
Nebraska Cornhuskers	3	6	15	3	30

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

WISWisconsin Badgers

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 21

+3OPP 24

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NEB
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
0-3
Brett Maher 26 yard field goal GOOD.
WIS
Q1TD
MBMontee Ball
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Montee Ball rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
WIS
Q1TD
MBMontee Ball
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Montee Ball rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NEB
Q2TD
RBRex Burkhead
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Taylor Martinez pass complete to Rex Burkhead for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
WIS
Q2TD
JAJared Abbrederis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Joel Stave pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NEB
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
18-12
Brett Maher 38 yard field goal GOOD.
NEB
Q3TD
KRKyler Reed
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kyler Reed for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, WISCONSIN penalty Pass Interference on Michael Trotter declined.
NEB
Q3TD
TMTaylor Martinez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Taylor Martinez rush for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
NEB
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
18-27
Brett Maher 41 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Danny O'Brien (275) — 0.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +0.38 EPA
Joel Stave (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.06 EPA
James White (275) — 0.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -0.38 EPA

Rushing

Montee Ball (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.42 EPA
Rex Burkhead (158) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA
Taylor Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.62 EPA

Receiving

Jared Abbrederis (275) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.61 EPA
Jacob Pedersen. (275) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.74 EPA
Kenny Bell (158) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Danny O'Brien	275	4	0.0%	0	+0.10	+0.38
Joel Stave	275	23	4.3%	1	-0.00	-0.06
James White	275	1	0.0%	0	-0.38	-0.38
Taylor Martinez	158	29	6.9%	2	-0.07	-2.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIS	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	EPA	Result
Q1	275	2	+0.52	Ended
Q1	158	7	-0.58	Missed FG
Q1	275	3	-2.64	Punt
Q1	158	0	—	Field goal
Q1	158	3	-2.39	Ended
Q1	275	1	+1.64	Rush TD
Q1	275	6	-5.68	Ended
Q1	158	1	-4.54	Fumble
Q1	275	1	+0.49	Rush TD
Q1	275	4	+4.50	Ended
Q1	158	4	-2.41	Punt
Q2	275	9	-0.85	Missed FG
Q2	158	1	+1.47	Pass TD
Q2	158	11	+5.87	Ended
Q2	275	4	-2.62	Punt
Q2	158	2	-0.03	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Jack Russell kickoff for 61 yards returned by Ameer Abdullah for 83 yards to the Wisc 13. (+5.09 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Rex Burkhead rush for 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by Wisc Chris Borland at the Neb 23. (-4.54 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez pass complete to Kenny Bell for 20 yards to the Wisc 38, WISCONSIN penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Michael Trotter accepted for a 1ST down. (-4.13 EPA)
Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Joel Stave pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 54 yards to the Neb 15 for a 1ST down. (+4.13 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez rush for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.95 EPA)
Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · NEBRASKA penalty 15 yard Roughing the Kicker on Stanley Jean-Baptiste accepted, no play. (+3.87 EPA)
Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Montee Ball rush for no gain to the Neb 1. (-3.81 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez sacked by David Gilbert for a loss of 10 yards, fumbled, recovered by Wisc Chris Borland at the Neb 13. (-3.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (30–27) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Danny O'Brien (275) — yds.
EPA edge: WIS at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Wisconsin Badgers 27, Nebraska Cornhuskers 30 in Week 5 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 27–30.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322730158.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Danny O'Brien (275) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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