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

Nebraska crossed the 50-yard line on all six of its offensive possessions but failed to score a single point. Purdue topped 50 once and was just as successful.

With a shaky kicking game, the Huskers were forced to make a series of four-down decisions in Boilermaker territory. NU struck inside the Purdue 40 twice and missed three field goals, two of which were blocked.

Neither team converted on a third down until Purdue did so, just over four minutes before the end of 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 will have the ball to start the second half.

React to the first half with I-80 Club below.

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