Total Yards
Game Center
Minnesota at Syracuse
Sep 5, 2009 • Completed
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten

Final Score
23 - 20

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Game Conditions
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Minnesota edges Syracuse 23-20
Minnesota finished ahead of Syracuse 23-20 on Sep 5, 2009. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Minnesota finished ahead of Syracuse 23-20 on Sep 5, 2009. The result came in week 1 of the 2009 season.
Minnesota 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: Minnesota 360; Syracuse 257. Another key split was passing yards: Minnesota 256; Syracuse 186.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Minnesota 360; Syracuse 257
Passing yards
Minnesota 256; Syracuse 186
Rushing yards
Minnesota 112; Syracuse 90
Turnovers
Minnesota 2; Syracuse 2
First downs
Minnesota 16; Syracuse 15
Possession time
Minnesota 18:11; Syracuse 18:29
Third downs
Minnesota 5-17; Syracuse 1-12
Completions-attempts
Minnesota 19-42; Syracuse 19-31
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 257 | 360 |
| Passing Yards | 186 | 256 |
| Rushing Yards | 90 | 112 |
| First Downs | 15 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-12 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-68 | 10-61 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-31 | 19-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 18:29 | 18:11 |