By Brandon Cavanaugh
Nebraska’s Taylor Martinez vs. South Carolina’s Connor Shaw
NOTE: Shaw played in only nine of South Carolina’s 12 games. Martinez played full season.
- Rushing
Martinez: 172 carries for 837 yards (4.9 YPC) and nine touchdowns. Had three 100-yard games (Chattanooga, Fresno State and Ohio State).
Shaw: 116 carries for 483 yards (4.2 YPC) and seven touchdowns. Rushed for 285 yards in his last three games (Florida, The Citadel and Clemson).
- Passing
Martinez: 152 of 272 (55.9%) for 1,973 yards, 12 touchdowns, seven interceptions
Shaw: 112 of 171 (65.5%) for 1,128 yards, 12 touchdowns, six interceptions
- Quarterback Rating:
Martinez: 126.2
Shaw: 141.5
- No. of Times Sacked:
Martinez: 15
Shaw: 19
- Best Game Rushing:
Martinez: vs. Fresno State – 15 carries for 166 yards (11.1 YPC) and two touchdowns
Shaw: vs. Clemson – 19 carries for 107 yards (5.6 YPC) and one touchdown
- Best Game Passing:
Martinez: vs. Northwestern – 28 of 37 (75.7%) for 289 yards and two touchdowns
Shaw: Vs. Kentucky – 26 of 39 (66.7%) for 311 yards and four touchdowns.
Worst Game Rushing:
Martinez: vs. Michigan State – 12 carries for 23 yards (1.9 YPC)
Shaw: vs. Mississippi State – 16 carries for 28 yards (1.8 YPC)
Worst Game Passing:
Martinez: vs. Wisconsin – 11 of 22 (50%) for 176 yards and three interceptions
Shaw: vs. Florida – 6 of 12 (50%) for 81 yards and one interception
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