Total Yards
Minnesota461
Virginia468
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2005)
Game Center
Virginia at Minnesota
Dec 30, 2005 • Completed
Season 2005PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Virginia
ACC
Final Score
34 - 31
VM
Home
Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota263
Virginia369
Rushing Yards
Minnesota198
Virginia103
Turnovers
Minnesota1
Virginia2
Game Conditions
Temperature44°F
Wind11 mph SE
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Virginia box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota20:16
Virginia16:22
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Virginia edges Minnesota 34-31
Virginia finished ahead of Minnesota 34-31 on Dec 30, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Virginia finished ahead of Minnesota 34-31 on Dec 30, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Virginia built the decisive edge with a 3-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Virginia 468; Minnesota 461. Another key split was passing yards: Virginia 369; Minnesota 263.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Virginia 468; Minnesota 461
Passing yards
Virginia 369; Minnesota 263
Rushing yards
Virginia 103; Minnesota 198
Turnovers
Virginia 2; Minnesota 1
First downs
Virginia 20; Minnesota 24
Possession time
Virginia 16:22; Minnesota 20:16
Third downs
Virginia 6-11; Minnesota 11-18
Completions-attempts
Virginia 26-33; Minnesota 18-28
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 461 | 468 |
| Passing Yards | 263 | 369 |
| Rushing Yards | 198 | 103 |
| First Downs | 24 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-18 | 6-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-28 | 26-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 20:16 | 16:22 |