Total Yards
Minnesota397
Western Michigan374
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2012)
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Western Michigan at Minnesota
Sep 15, 2012 • Completed
Season 2012RegularWeek 3
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
23 - 28
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Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota217
Western Michigan209
Rushing Yards
Minnesota180
Western Michigan165
Turnovers
Minnesota2
Western Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature68°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Western Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota32:08
Western Michigan27:52
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota holds off Western Michigan 28-23
Minnesota finished ahead of Western Michigan 28-23 on Sep 15, 2012. The result came in week 3 of the 2012 season.
Minnesota finished ahead of Western Michigan 28-23 on Sep 15, 2012. The result came in week 3 of the 2012 season.
Minnesota built the decisive edge with a 5-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Minnesota 397; Western Michigan 374. Another key split was passing yards: Minnesota 217; Western Michigan 209.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Minnesota 397; Western Michigan 374
Passing yards
Minnesota 217; Western Michigan 209
Rushing yards
Minnesota 180; Western Michigan 165
Turnovers
Minnesota 2; Western Michigan 1
First downs
Minnesota 19; Western Michigan 21
Possession time
Minnesota 32:08; Western Michigan 27:52
Third downs
Minnesota 5-11; Western Michigan 8-19
Completions-attempts
Minnesota 13-24; Western Michigan 24-44
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 397 | 374 |
| Passing Yards | 217 | 209 |
| Rushing Yards | 180 | 165 |
| First Downs | 19 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 8-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-56 | 8-69 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-24 | 24-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:08 | 27:52 |