What an ugly half of football for one of the best conferences in college football.

Nebraska crossed the 50-yard line on all six of its offensive possessions but could not muster a single point. Purdue exceeded 50 once and was just as successful.

With the game shaky, the Huskers had to make a number of fourth down decisions in Boilermaker territory. NU punted twice inside the Purdue 40 and missed three field goals, two of which were blocked.

Neither team converted a down third until Purdue did with just over four minutes left in the half. That still resulted in a punt, one of four for the home team in the first half.

Purdue managed to get into field goal range once, but missed the attempt.

The teams combined for 12 penalties for 129 yards.

Purdue has the ball to start the second half.

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