Wisconsin Badgers 15–14 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2022

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 15–14 in Week 12, 2022. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 15, Nebraska Cornhuskers 14.

Game summary

Wisconsin Badgers edged Nebraska Cornhuskers 15–14 in Week 12 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
Passing leader: Casey Thompson (Nebraska) — 101.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.02 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Chez Mellusi — 98.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Trey Palmer — 4 rec, 47.0 yds.
EPA edge: Wisconsin (+0.043/play) vs Nebraska (-0.124/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	0	0	3	12	15
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	6	6	0	14

Scoring Map

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

WISWisconsin Badgers

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NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Nebraska
Q2TD
TPTrey Palmer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Casey Thompson pass to Trey Palmer for a touchdown (11 yards)
Wisconsin
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 25 yards
Nebraska
Q3TD
TPTrey Palmer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Casey Thompson pass to Trey Palmer for a touchdown (19 yards)
Wisconsin
Q4TD
SBSkyler Bell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Graham Mertz pass to Skyler Bell for a touchdown (10 yards)
Wisconsin
Q4TD
GMGraham Mertz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Graham Mertz rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Casey Thompson (Nebraska) — 101.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.37 EPA
Graham Mertz (Wisconsin) — 93.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.34 EPA/play -6.39 EPA

Rushing

Chez Mellusi (Wisconsin) — 98.0 yds +0.14 EPA
Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) — 92.0 yds +0.16 EPA
Anthony Grant (Nebraska) — 29.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Receiving

Trey Palmer (Nebraska) — 4 rec · 47.0 yds +1.07 EPA
Keontez Lewis (Wisconsin) — 3 rec · 31.0 yds +0.21 EPA
Marcus Washington (Nebraska) — 2 rec · 16.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Casey Thompson	Nebraska	23	52.2%	101	2	+0.02	+0.37
Graham Mertz	Wisconsin	19	42.1%	93	1	-0.34	-6.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wisconsin	Nebraska
Plays	70	49
EPA / play	+0.043	-0.124
Total EPA	+2.98	-6.07
Success rate	55.7%	34.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.336	+0.016
Rush EPA / play	+0.184	-0.248
Yards	341	186

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Nebraska	5	22	-1.29	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	3	6	-2.55	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	3	-1	-3.55	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	10	24	-1.88	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	7	38	+0.48	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	8	50	-3.77	Interception
Q2	Nebraska	8	37	+3.24	Pass TD
Q2	Wisconsin	13	54	+0.31	Missed FG
Q2	Nebraska	1	-1	-0.66	Ended
Q3	Wisconsin	3	6	-2.42	Punt
Q3	Nebraska	3	0	-3.37	Punt
Q3	Wisconsin	13	79	+4.44	Field goal
Q3	Nebraska	9	64	+2.96	Pass TD
Q3	Wisconsin	10	75	+6.44	Pass TD
Q4	Nebraska	5	12	-2.07	Punt
Q4	Wisconsin	3	-3	-2.69	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass intercepted (-4.39 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass to Trey Palmer for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.35 EPA)
Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass to Skyler Bell for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.27 EPA)
Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz sacked for a loss of 13 yards (3rd & 8) (-3.15 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson sacked for a loss of 8 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.1 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Penalty (3rd & 7) (+3.0 EPA)
Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Casey Thompson pass to Trey Palmer for a touchdown (11 yards) (+2.76 EPA)
Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Field goal missed (-2.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (15–14) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Casey Thompson (Nebraska) — 101.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Wisconsin at 0.043 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Wisconsin Badgers 15, Nebraska Cornhuskers 14 in Week 12 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 15–14.

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=401405142.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Casey Thompson (Nebraska) led passers with 101.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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