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Game Center
Purdue at Minnesota
Sep 24, 2005 • Completed
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Purdue
Big Ten

Final Score
35 - 42

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Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Minnesota holds off Purdue 42-35
Minnesota finished ahead of Purdue 42-35 on Sep 24, 2005. The result came in week 4 of the 2005 season.
Minnesota finished ahead of Purdue 42-35 on Sep 24, 2005. The result came in week 4 of the 2005 season.
Minnesota built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Minnesota 572; Purdue 426. Another key split was passing yards: Minnesota 278; Purdue 257.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Minnesota 572; Purdue 426
Passing yards
Minnesota 278; Purdue 257
Rushing yards
Minnesota 301; Purdue 180
Turnovers
Minnesota 3; Purdue 2
First downs
Minnesota 29; Purdue 15
Possession time
Minnesota 23:14; Purdue 13:26
Third downs
Minnesota 11-20; Purdue 4-15
Completions-attempts
Minnesota 22-36; Purdue 15-34
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 572 | 426 |
| Passing Yards | 278 | 257 |
| Rushing Yards | 301 | 180 |
| First Downs | 29 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-20 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-36 | 15-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 68 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 23:14 | 13:26 |