Nebraska Cornhuskers ranks 12th of 18 Big Ten teams in droughts per game (1.82 dpg, above the Big Ten average of 1.76). Their droughts average 3:41 — 0:12 below the Big Ten norm — and have allowed opponents an average of 5.7 pts per drought, contributing to 4 influenced losses (2 decisive/major) this season.
Drought Profile
Droughts/Game
1.82
Conf avg: 1.8 · #12 of 18 in Big Ten
12th in Big Ten+0.06/game vs Big Ten avg
#12 in Big Ten (18 teams)
Avg Duration
3:41
Conf avg: 231.9 · #1 of 18 in Big Ten
-0:12 vs Big Ten avg
How long cold streaks typically last
Avg Pts Allowed
5.7
Conf avg: 7.2 · #2 of 18 in Big Ten
-1.5 pts vs Big Ten avg
Opponent points scored per drought
Game Impact
Influenced Losses
4
2 decisive/major — close losses where droughts swung the margin
Timeout Rate
16%
Coach called a timeout in 8 of 51 droughts
Record w/ 2+ Droughts
11-5
vs 16-2 in games with 0–1 droughts
Avg. opponent points scored during drought
Key Takeaway
Critical droughts allow 58% more points than notable ones (8.7 vs 5.5 pts). Longer droughts cost significantly more.