Total Yards
Game Center
Northwestern at Minnesota
Oct 2, 2010 • Completed
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten

Final Score
29 - 28

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Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Northwestern edges Minnesota 29-28
Northwestern finished ahead of Minnesota 29-28 on Oct 2, 2010. The result came in week 5 of the 2010 season.
Northwestern finished ahead of Minnesota 29-28 on Oct 2, 2010. The result came in week 5 of the 2010 season.
Northwestern built the decisive edge with a 1-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Northwestern 486; Minnesota 367. Another key split was passing yards: Northwestern 312; Minnesota 205.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Northwestern 486; Minnesota 367
Passing yards
Northwestern 312; Minnesota 205
Rushing yards
Northwestern 177; Minnesota 165
Turnovers
Northwestern 3; Minnesota 1
First downs
Northwestern 28; Minnesota 19
Possession time
Northwestern 18:21; Minnesota 18:19
Third downs
Northwestern 8-11; Minnesota 3-11
Completions-attempts
Northwestern 23-30; Minnesota 15-24
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 367 | 486 |
| Passing Yards | 205 | 312 |
| Rushing Yards | 165 | 177 |
| First Downs | 19 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 8-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-70 | 10-79 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-24 | 23-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 18:19 | 18:21 |