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Little Rock Buffaloes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Cornhuskers defeat Buffaloes 28–3 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Little Rock Buffaloes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (Week 2).

Little Rock Buffaloes 3 1-1
Final 3–28
Nebraska Cornhuskers 28 2-1 Winner
Winner
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Final score
3–28
Halftime
Little Rock Buffaloes 0–12 Nebraska Cornhuskers
Top passer
Adrian Martinez

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Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Little Rock Buffaloes 28–3 in Week 2, 2021. Final score: Little Rock Buffaloes 3, Nebraska Cornhuskers 28.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers rolled past Little Rock Buffaloes 28–3 in Week 2 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 4 plays.
  • Passing leader: Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.20 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Kevin Marks Jr. — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Quian Williams — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Little Rock Buffaloes00003
Nebraska Cornhuskers0120628

Scoring Map

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

ARBALittle Rock Buffaloes
NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NEB
    Q2TD
    STSamori Toure

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Adrian Martinez pass complete to Samori Toure for 68 yds for a TD, (Connor Culp KICK)

  2. NEB
    Q2TD
    GEGabe Ervin Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Gabe Ervin Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Connor Culp KICK)

  3. BUF
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-12

    Alex McNulty 45 yd FG GOOD

  4. NEB
    Q4TD
    GEGabe Ervin Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Gabe Ervin Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Connor Culp KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +3.41 EPA
  • Logan Smothers (158) — 0.0 yds · +3.33 EPA/play +3.33 EPA
  • Kyle Vantrease (2084) — 0.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -1.36 EPA

Rushing

  • Kevin Marks Jr. (2084) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
  • Gabe Ervin Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
  • Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA

Receiving

  • Quian Williams (2084) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA
  • Jovany Ruiz (2084) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
  • Dominic Johnson (2084) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Adrian Martinez1581770.6%01+0.20+3.41
Logan Smothers1581100.0%00+3.33+3.33
Kyle Vantrease20844461.4%00-0.03-1.36

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q115810+1.64Ended
Q115850+0.12Missed FG
Q1208430-2.93Punt
Q1158110+1.90Ended
Q1208410-0.67Ended
Q12084100-0.86Missed FG
Q215810+6.31Pass TD
Q2208450+2.35Punt
Q215830+0.45Ended
Q2208410-0.46Ended
Q2208430-2.99Ended
Q215830-1.50Ended
Q2208450-1.26Ended
Q215810+0.72Rush TD
Q215830+6.13Ended
Q2208430-2.63Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez run for 71 yds to the NEBRASKA 4 for a 1ST down BUFFALO Penalty, Face Mask (2 yards) (Mark Davis Jr.) to the Buff 2 for a 1ST down (+6.35 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Samori Toure for 68 yds for a TD, (Connor Culp KICK) (+6.31 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Kyle Vantrease pass intercepted (-5.79 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · Dylan McDuffie run for 4 yds to the Neb 20 (-3.65 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Ron Cook Jr. run for no gain to the Neb 35 (-3.5 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Connor Culp 32 yd FG MISSED (-3.47 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass incomplete to Samori Toure (-3.33 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Logan Smothers pass complete to Chris Hickman for 54 yds to the Buff 17 for a 1ST down (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (28–3) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Adrian Martinez (158) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: BUFF 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 Little Rock Buffaloes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Little Rock Buffaloes 3, Nebraska Cornhuskers 28 in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Little Rock Buffaloes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 3–28.

Where can I find the Little Rock Buffaloes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282797.

Who led Little Rock Buffaloes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Adrian Martinez (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Little Rock Buffaloes

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W