Total Yards
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Eastern Illinois at Minnesota
Aug 28, 2014 • Completed
Away
Eastern Illinois
Road profile
Final Score
20 - 42

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Game Conditions
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota pulls away from Eastern Illinois 42-20
Minnesota finished ahead of Eastern Illinois 42-20 on Aug 29, 2014. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 season.
Minnesota finished ahead of Eastern Illinois 42-20 on Aug 29, 2014. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 season.
Minnesota built the decisive edge with a 22-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Minnesota 338; Eastern Illinois 409. Another key split was passing yards: Minnesota 156; Eastern Illinois 310.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Minnesota 338; Eastern Illinois 409
Passing yards
Minnesota 156; Eastern Illinois 310
Rushing yards
Minnesota 182; Eastern Illinois 99
Turnovers
Minnesota 1; Eastern Illinois 3
First downs
Minnesota 18; Eastern Illinois 27
Possession time
Minnesota 28:32; Eastern Illinois 29:51
Third downs
Minnesota 6-12; Eastern Illinois 8-21
Completions-attempts
Minnesota 10-18; Eastern Illinois 32-57
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Eastern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 338 | 409 |
| Passing Yards | 156 | 310 |
| Rushing Yards | 182 | 99 |
| First Downs | 18 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 8-21 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 4-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 6-28 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-18 | 32-57 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 28:32 | 29:51 |