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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2024 Week 6 Recap

Cornhuskers defeat Knights 14–7 in Week 6

A.Kaliakmanis paced the box score as Cornhuskers closed out a 7–14 Week 6 finish.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 7 4-2
Final 7–14
Nebraska Cornhuskers 14 6-1 Winner
Winner
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Final score
7–14
Halftime
Rutgers Scarlet Knights 0–12 Nebraska Cornhuskers
Top passer
A.Kaliakmanis
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Kaliakmanis

Top CFB performers · Knights

  • A.Kaliakmanis 175.0 yds · +0.45 EPA/play +7.2 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.1 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended for. 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.2 EPA

Top CFB performers · Cornhuskers

  • B.Buschini 30.0 yds · +4.84 EPA/play +4.8 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.9 EPA
  • gain and 1 rec · 4.0 yds -0.2 EPA

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 14–7 in Week 6, 2024. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 7, Nebraska Cornhuskers 14.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers beat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 14–7 in Week 6 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns across 3 plays.
  • Passing leader: A.Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) — 175.0 pass yds, +0.45 EPA/play.
  • Receiving leader: pass. Pass incomplete intended — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Nebraska (+0.020/play) vs Rutgers (-0.267/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights00067
Nebraska Cornhuskers660014

Scoring Map

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

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights
NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Nebraska
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Rushing touchdown

  2. Nebraska
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Rushing touchdown

  3. Rutgers
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Passing touchdown (11 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • A.Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) — 175.0 yds · +0.45 EPA/play +7.20 EPA
  • B.Buschini (Nebraska) — 30.0 yds · +4.84 EPA/play +4.84 EPA
  • D.Raiola (Nebraska) — 123.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +1.60 EPA

Receiving

  • pass. Pass incomplete intended (Rutgers) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.10 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended (Nebraska) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.93 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended for. (Rutgers) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
A.KaliakmanisRutgers1681.2%1750+0.45+7.20
B.BuschiniNebraska1100.0%300+4.84+4.84
D.RaiolaNebraska1080.0%1230+0.16+1.60
aiola steps back to pass. PassNebraska100.0%00-0.93-9.26
manis steps back to pass. PassRutgers230.0%00-1.02-23.37

Team EPA comparison

StatRutgersNebraska
Plays6955
EPA / play-0.267+0.020
Total EPA-18.42+1.08
Success rate29.0%36.4%
Pass EPA / play-0.397-0.248
Rush EPA / play-0.064+0.212
Yards280273

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Rutgers536+2.66Ended
Q1Nebraska775+5.91Rush TD
Q1Rutgers841-2.89Ended
Q1Nebraska1029-1.22Punt
Q2Rutgers522-0.74Punt
Q2Nebraska772+5.69Rush TD
Q2Rutgers47-5.40Interception
Q2Nebraska827-5.07Interception
Q2Rutgers1039-6.14Punt
Q3Nebraska714-1.90Punt
Q3Rutgers6-3-8.37Ended
Q3Nebraska731-0.21Ended
Q3Rutgers730-1.00Punt
Q4Rutgers1765+4.08Pass TD
Q4Nebraska34-1.46Punt
Q4Rutgers743-0.62Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · D.Raiola pass intercepted (-5.76 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · A.Kaliakmanis completion for 43 yards (3rd & 13) (+5.05 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · B.Buschini completion for 30 yards (4th & 8) (+4.84 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Rushing touchdown (+3.98 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Punt (-3.64 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Passing touchdown (11 yards) (+3.61 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Punt for 43 yards (+3.28 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · D.Raiola completion for 14 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (14–7) in Week 6.
  • Passing edge: A.Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) — 175.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Nebraska at 0.02 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 7, Nebraska Cornhuskers 14 in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 7–14.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628508.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

A.Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) led passers with 175.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W