Purdue Boilermakers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2016 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Purdue Boilermakers 27–14 in Week 8, 2016. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers 14, Nebraska Cornhuskers 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Purdue Boilermakers	6	6	0	0	14
Nebraska Cornhuskers	9	0	6	9	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +14.58 EPA
• David Blough (2509) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +7.39 EPA
• Markell Jones (2509) — 0.0 yds · -4.56 EPA/play -4.56 EPA

Rushing

• Terrell Newby (158) — 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• Markell Jones (2509) — 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Bilal Marshall (2509) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• DeAngelo Yancey (2509) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Cole Herdman (2509) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Armstrong Jr.	158	28	60.7%	0	1	+0.52	+14.58
David Blough	2509	43	58.1%	0	2	+0.17	+7.39
Markell Jones	2509	1	0.0%	0	0	-4.56	-4.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PUR	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	1	0	+0.84	Ended
Q1	2509	6	0	+1.18	Punt
Q1	158	11	0	+0.58	Field goal
Q1	2509	1	0	+2.01	Pass TD
Q1	2509	8	0	+4.78	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+2.04	Rush TD
Q1	2509	1	0	-4.56	Interception
Q2	2509	1	0	+2.17	Ended
Q2	158	5	0	-0.42	Ended
Q2	2509	12	0	-0.64	Punt
Q2	158	3	0	-1.91	Punt
Q2	2509	3	0	-2.11	Punt
Q2	158	3	0	+0.32	Punt
Q2	2509	1	0	+8.02	Pass TD
Q2	2509	3	0	-0.08	Ended
Q2	158	13	0	+3.18	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · DeAngelo Yancey 88 Yd pass from David Blough (J.D. Dellinger Kick) (+8.02 EPA)
2. Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Markell Jones pass intercepted Kieron Williams return for 1 yd to the Prdue 22 (-4.56 EPA)
3. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · De'Mornay Pierson-El 40 Yd pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. (Drew Brown Kick) (+4.37 EPA)
4. Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · David Blough pass complete to Bilal Marshall for 44 yds to the Neb 6 for a 1ST down (+3.9 EPA)
5. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Brandon Reilly for 28 yds to the Prdue 39 for a 1ST down (+3.57 EPA)
6. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Brandon Reilly for 24 yds to the Neb 36 for a 1ST down (+3.56 EPA)
7. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · David Blough pass intercepted Kieron Williams return for no gain to the Neb 21 (-3.16 EPA)
8. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 28 yds to the Prdue 36 for a 1ST down (+2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (27–14) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: PUR 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 Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Purdue Boilermakers 14, Nebraska Cornhuskers 27 in Week 8 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 14–27.

Where can I find the Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869677.

Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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