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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Oregon Ducks: 2017 Week 2 Recap

Ducks defeat Cornhuskers 42–35 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Oregon Ducks (Week 2).

Nebraska Cornhuskers 35 1-1
Final 35–42
Oregon Ducks 42 2-1 Winner
Winner
Oregon Ducks
Final score
35–42
Halftime
Nebraska Cornhuskers 12–36 Oregon Ducks
Top passer
Justin Herbert

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Quick answer

Oregon Ducks defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 42–35 in Week 2, 2017. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 35, Oregon Ducks 42.

Game summary

Oregon Ducks beat Nebraska Cornhuskers 42–35 in Week 2 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 11 touchdowns across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Justin Herbert (2483) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.33 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Royce Freeman — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Stanley Morgan Jr. — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers6612635
Oregon Ducks18180042

Scoring Map

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

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers
OREOregon Ducks

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ORE
    Q1TD
    RFRoyce Freeman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Royce Freeman run for 2 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK)

  2. NEB
    Q1TD
    DPDe'Mornay Pierson-El

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Tanner Lee pass complete to De'Mornay Pierson-El for 23 yds for a TD OREGON Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined, (Drew Brown KICK)

  3. ORE
    Q1TD
    CNCharles Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Justin Herbert pass complete to Charles Nelson for 8 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK)

  4. ORE
    Q1TD
    BSBrenden Schooler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Justin Herbert pass complete to Brenden Schooler for 32 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK)

  5. ORE
    Q2TD
    DMDillon Mitchell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-24

    Justin Herbert pass complete to Dillon Mitchell for 17 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK)

  6. ORE
    Q2TD
    KBKani Benoit

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-30

    Kani Benoit run for 5 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK)

  7. ORE
    Q2TD
    RFRoyce Freeman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-36

    Royce Freeman run for 1 yd for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK)

  8. NEB
    Q2TD
    TBTre Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-36

    Tre Bryant run for 5 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)

  9. NEB
    Q3TD
    SMStanley Morgan Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-36

    Tanner Lee pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 28 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)

  10. NEB
    Q3TD
    SMStanley Morgan Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-36

    Tanner Lee pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 18 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)

  11. NEB
    Q4TD
    MWMikale Wilbon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-36

    Mikale Wilbon run for 2 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Justin Herbert (2483) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +10.49 EPA
  • Tanner Lee (158) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -2.86 EPA

Rushing

  • Royce Freeman (2483) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.29 EPA
  • Tre Bryant (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
  • Tony Brooks-James (2483) — 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

  • Stanley Morgan Jr. (158) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.82 EPA
  • Charles Nelson (2483) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
  • Dillon Mitchell (2483) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Justin Herbert24833278.1%03+0.33+10.49
Tanner Lee1584047.5%03-0.07-2.86

Team EPA comparison

StatNEBORE
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1248310+0.74Rush TD
Q115810+4.67Pass TD
Q1248370+5.06Ended
Q115890+2.68Ended
Q1248340+1.12Pass TD
Q115830-2.47Punt
Q1248350+2.96Pass TD
Q115810-4.69Interception
Q1248350+2.18Pass TD
Q215830-0.52Punt
Q2248320-0.16Ended
Q215810-2.75Interception
Q2248310+1.74Rush TD
Q215820-1.36Ended
Q2248370+4.04Rush TD
Q215830-1.16Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Oregon Ducks · Justin Herbert pass intercepted Aaron Williams return for 27 yds to the Oregn 44 (-5.38 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Oregon Ducks · Royce Freeman run for 5 yds to the Oregn 22 Royce Freeman fumbled, forced by Antonio Reed, recovered by Neb Aaron Williams (-4.7 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass intercepted Tyree Robinson return for 35 yds to the Neb 20 (-4.69 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass complete to De'Mornay Pierson-El for 23 yds for a TD OREGON Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined, (Drew Brown KICK) (+4.67 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass intercepted Thomas Graham Jr. return for 28 yds to the Neb 31 (-4.65 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass intercepted Ugochukwu Amadi return for 21 yds to the Neb 35 (-4.56 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass complete to JD Spielman for 6 yds to the Oregn 33 for a 1ST down (+4.06 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Oregon Ducks · Justin Herbert pass complete to Brenden Schooler for 32 yds for a TD, (Aidan Schneider KICK) (+3.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Oregon Ducks controlled the final (42–35) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Justin Herbert (2483) — yds, 3 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 Oregon Ducks?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 35, Oregon Ducks 42 in Week 2 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Oregon Ducks?

Oregon Ducks won with a final score of 35–42.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Oregon Ducks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935264.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Oregon Ducks in passing?

Justin Herbert (2483) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Oregon Ducks

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W