Nebraska Cornhuskers 17–24 Wisconsin Badgers: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2023

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 24–17 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 17, Wisconsin Badgers 24.

Game summary

Wisconsin Badgers beat Nebraska Cornhuskers 24–17 in Week 12 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Chubba Purdy (Nebraska) — 163.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Braelon Allen — 72.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Will Pauling — 8 rec, 79.0 yds.
EPA edge: Nebraska (+0.171/play) vs Wisconsin (-0.037/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	12	0	0	3	0	17
Wisconsin Badgers	0	9	6	0	6	24

Scoring Map

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

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

OPP EZ

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 13

WISWisconsin Badgers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Nebraska
Q1TD
CPChubba Purdy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Chubba Purdy rushes 55 yards for a touchdown
Nebraska
Q1TD
JLJaylen Lloyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Chubba Purdy pass to Jaylen Lloyd for a touchdown (58 yards)
Wisconsin
Q2TD
JAJackson Acker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Tanner Mordecai pass to Jackson Acker for a touchdown (26 yards)
Wisconsin
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
12-9
Field goal good from 35 yards
Wisconsin
Q3TD
BABraelon Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Braelon Allen rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Nebraska
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 30 yards
Wisconsin
OTTD
BABraelon Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Braelon Allen rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Chubba Purdy (Nebraska) — 163.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +0.87 EPA
Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 142.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.39 EPA

Rushing

Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) — 72.0 yds · 2 TD -0.36 EPA
Chubba Purdy (Nebraska) — 135.0 yds · 1 TD +0.52 EPA
Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) — 53.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Receiving

Will Pauling (Wisconsin) — 8 rec · 79.0 yds +0.47 EPA
Billy Kemp IV (Nebraska) — 8 rec · 47.0 yds +0.04 EPA
Malachi Coleman (Nebraska) — 2 rec · 32.0 yds -0.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chubba Purdy	Nebraska	21	71.4%	163	1	+0.04	+0.87
Tanner Mordecai	Wisconsin	27	59.3%	142	1	-0.01	-0.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Nebraska	Wisconsin
Plays	57	60
EPA / play	+0.171	-0.037
Total EPA	+9.77	-2.19
Success rate	49.1%	46.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.041	-0.014
Rush EPA / play	+0.247	-0.057
Yards	402	308

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Nebraska	6	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Wisconsin	5	13	-1.57	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	6	96	+8.12	Pass TD
Q1	Wisconsin	6	17	-1.78	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	12	42	-0.63	Ended
Q2	Wisconsin	9	66	+5.81	Pass TD
Q2	Nebraska	4	8	-1.81	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	5	39	+0.03	Field goal
Q2	Nebraska	7	70	+0.11	Missed FG
Q3	Wisconsin	3	5	-2.59	Punt
Q3	Nebraska	2	2	-1.65	Punt
Q3	Wisconsin	10	65	+4.94	Rush TD
Q3	Nebraska	2	6	-1.37	Punt
Q3	Wisconsin	4	7	-5.55	Ended
Q3	Nebraska	7	35	+0.91	Punt
Q4	Wisconsin	11	53	-2.10	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Chubba Purdy rushes 55 yards for a touchdown (+5.41 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Chubba Purdy pass to Jaylen Lloyd for a touchdown (58 yards) (+5.37 EPA)
Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tanner Mordecai pass to Jackson Acker for a touchdown (26 yards) (+3.86 EPA)
Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Braelon Allen rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.42 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Penalty (3rd & 13) (+3.39 EPA)
Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tanner Mordecai to C.J. Williams — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.12 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Emmett Johnson rushes for 5 yards (4th & 1) (+2.76 EPA)
Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tanner Mordecai pass to Will Pauling for 12 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (24–17) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Chubba Purdy (Nebraska) — 163.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Nebraska at 0.171 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Nebraska Cornhuskers 17, Wisconsin Badgers 24 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 17–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520422.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Wisconsin Badgers in passing?

Chubba Purdy (Nebraska) led passers with 163.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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