Total Yards
Game Center
Minnesota at Northwestern
Sep 26, 2009 • Completed
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten

Final Score
35 - 24

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Game Conditions
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Minnesota beats Northwestern 35-24
Minnesota finished ahead of Northwestern 35-24 on Sep 26, 2009. The result came in week 4 of the 2009 season.
Minnesota finished ahead of Northwestern 35-24 on Sep 26, 2009. The result came in week 4 of the 2009 season.
Minnesota built the decisive edge with a 11-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Minnesota 352; Northwestern 373. Another key split was passing yards: Minnesota 194; Northwestern 352.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Minnesota 352; Northwestern 373
Passing yards
Minnesota 194; Northwestern 352
Rushing yards
Minnesota 166; Northwestern 64
Turnovers
Minnesota 1; Northwestern 3
First downs
Minnesota 22; Northwestern 23
Possession time
Minnesota 19:05; Northwestern 17:35
Third downs
Minnesota 8-14; Northwestern 9-17
Completions-attempts
Minnesota 15-26; Northwestern 32-47
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 373 | 352 |
| Passing Yards | 352 | 194 |
| Rushing Yards | 64 | 166 |
| First Downs | 23 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-17 | 8-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-15 | 1-14 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-47 | 15-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 17:35 | 19:05 |