2008 Nebraska Cornhuskers Total Defense Split Stats through 01/08/2009
| Split | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Games | 13 | 1540 | 3008 | 803 | 4548 | 5.7 | 349.8 |
| at Home | 8 | 1042 | 1902 | 510 | 2944 | 5.8 | 368.0 |
| on Road | 4 | 494 | 900 | 230 | 1394 | 6.1 | 348.5 |
| at Neutral Site | 1 | 4 | 206 | 63 | 210 | 3.3 | 210.0 |
| on Grass Field | 3 | 302 | 634 | 187 | 936 | 5.0 | 312.0 |
| on Turf Field | 10 | 1238 | 2374 | 616 | 3612 | 5.9 | 361.2 |
| vs. Conference | 8 | 1071 | 1848 | 458 | 2919 | 6.4 | 364.9 |
| vs. Non-Conference | 5 | 469 | 1160 | 345 | 1629 | 4.7 | 325.8 |
| vs. Winning | 7 | 867 | 1883 | 452 | 2750 | 6.1 | 392.9 |
| vs. Non-Winning | 6 | 673 | 1125 | 351 | 1798 | 5.1 | 299.7 |
| in Wins | 9 | 803 | 1977 | 557 | 2780 | 5.0 | 308.9 |
| in Losses | 4 | 737 | 1031 | 246 | 1768 | 7.2 | 442.0 |
| vs. Ranked (AP) | 4 | 737 | 1031 | 246 | 1768 | 7.2 | 442.0 |
| vs. Unranked (AP) | 9 | 803 | 1977 | 557 | 2780 | 5.0 | 308.9 |
| in August/September | 4 | 465 | 954 | 282 | 1419 | 5.0 | 354.8 |
| in October | 4 | 659 | 792 | 213 | 1451 | 6.8 | 362.8 |
| in November | 4 | 412 | 1056 | 245 | 1468 | 6.0 | 367.0 |
| in December/January | 1 | 4 | 206 | 63 | 210 | 3.3 | 210.0 |