Purdue Boilermakers 14–31 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Purdue Boilermakers 31–14 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers 14, Nebraska Cornhuskers 31.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers rolled past Purdue Boilermakers 31–14 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Heinrich Haarberg (Nebraska) — 97.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.17 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Heinrich Haarberg — 56.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Garrett Miller — 5 rec, 26.0 yds.
EPA edge: Nebraska (-0.082/play) vs Purdue (-0.299/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Purdue Boilermakers	0	0	6	6	14
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	12	0	15	31

Scoring Map

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

PURPurdue Boilermakers

OPP 49

+3OPP 38

OPP EZ

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Nebraska
Q2TD
TFThomas Fidone II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Heinrich Haarberg pass to Thomas Fidone II for a touchdown (1 yard)
Nebraska
Q2TD
JLJaylen Lloyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Heinrich Haarberg pass to Jaylen Lloyd for a touchdown (73 yards)
Purdue
Q3FG
Points+6
Yard line
OPP 49
Score
6-12
Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (68 yards)
Nebraska
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 38
Score
6-15
Field goal good from 55 yards
Purdue
Q4TD
JDJayden Dixon-Veal
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Hudson Card pass to Jayden Dixon-Veal for a touchdown (29 yards)
Nebraska
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Nebraska
Q4TD
EJEmmett Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Emmett Johnson rushes 28 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Heinrich Haarberg (Nebraska) — 97.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +2.17 EPA
Bennett Meredith (Purdue) — 1.0 yds · +0.43 EPA/play +0.43 EPA
Hudson Card (Purdue) — 98.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.32 EPA/play -10.16 EPA

Rushing

Heinrich Haarberg (Nebraska) — 56.0 yds -0.41 EPA
Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
Hudson Card (Purdue) — 66.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

Garrett Miller (Purdue) — 5 rec · 26.0 yds -0.39 EPA
Jayden Dixon-Veal (Purdue) — 4 rec · 42.0 yds +0.90 EPA
TJ Sheffield (Purdue) — 3 rec · 21.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Heinrich Haarberg	Nebraska	13	38.5%	97	2	+0.17	+2.17
Bennett Meredith	Purdue	1	100.0%	1	0	+0.43	+0.43
Hudson Card	Purdue	32	50.0%	98	1	-0.32	-10.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Purdue	Nebraska
Plays	60	55
EPA / play	-0.299	-0.082
Total EPA	-17.96	-4.51
Success rate	36.7%	34.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.295	+0.167
Rush EPA / play	-0.305	-0.159
Yards	256	299

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Purdue	4	17	-4.15	Ended
Q1	Nebraska	3	-3	-3.24	Punt
Q1	Purdue	2	17	-4.82	Fumble
Q1	Nebraska	3	11	-1.51	Punt
Q1	Purdue	8	27	-1.06	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	15	93	+7.89	Pass TD
Q2	Purdue	4	15	-2.52	Interception
Q2	Nebraska	1	73	+5.33	Pass TD
Q2	Purdue	6	11	-1.86	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	5	24	-0.31	Punt
Q2	Purdue	6	48	+1.72	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	1	1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Purdue	3	10	-0.71	Punt
Q3	Nebraska	1	1	-5.01	Fumble
Q3	Purdue	3	-7	-3.53	Touchdown
Q3	Purdue	3	10	+1.02	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.88 EPA)
Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (68 yards) (-8.6 EPA)
Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Hudson Card pass to Jayden Dixon-Veal for a touchdown (29 yards) (+5.6 EPA)
Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg pass to Jaylen Lloyd for a touchdown (73 yards) (+5.33 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble (-5.18 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble (-5.01 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Emmett Johnson rushes 28 yards for a touchdown (+4.4 EPA)
Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Fumble (-4.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (31–14) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Heinrich Haarberg (Nebraska) — 97.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Nebraska at -0.082 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Purdue Boilermakers 14, Nebraska Cornhuskers 31 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 14–31.

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=401520355.

Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Heinrich Haarberg (Nebraska) led passers with 97.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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