Total Yards
Minnesota276
Wisconsin336
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Wisconsin at Minnesota
Nov 28, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 13
Away
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 21
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Minnesota
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Passing Yards
Minnesota223
Wisconsin79
Rushing Yards
Minnesota53
Wisconsin257
Turnovers
Minnesota5
Wisconsin1
Game Conditions
Temperature33°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Minnesota19:25
Wisconsin40:35
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin beats Minnesota 31-21
Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 31-21 in Week 13 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 336-276 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 31-21. Joel Stave pass intercepted for a TD Briean Boddy-Calhoun return for 16 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) came with {'seconds': 27, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 336 total yards, 257 rushing yards, and 79 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 276 total yards, including 53 on the ground and 223 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 9-18 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-5, Wisconsin led 28-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Rafael Gaglianone 46 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Joel Stave pass intercepted for a TD Briean Boddy-Calhoun return for 16 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (Wisconsin led 0-7 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Alec Ingold run for 1 yd for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-7 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Taiwan Deal run for 1 yd for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 14-7 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Taiwan Deal run for 13 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 21-14 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Rodney Smith run for 6 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (Minnesota led 14-14 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Dare Ogunbowale run for 18 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 28-14 over Minnesota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-21
Wisconsin defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
336-276
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
257
Wisconsin averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
79
Wisconsin averaged 4.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-18
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 276 | 336 |
| Passing Yards | 223 | 79 |
| Rushing Yards | 53 | 257 |
| First Downs | 11 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 6-59 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-37 | 9-17 |
| Rushing Attempts | 18 | 62 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 19:25 | 40:35 |