Total Yards
Minnesota280
Oregon State317
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Oregon State at Minnesota
Sep 2, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 1
Away
Oregon State
Pac-12
Final Score
23 - 30
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Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota130
Oregon State228
Rushing Yards
Minnesota150
Oregon State89
Turnovers
Minnesota1
Oregon State2
Game Conditions
Temperature69°F
Wind8 mph E
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Oregon State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota29:33
Oregon State30:27
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota holds off Oregon State 30-23
Minnesota defeated Oregon State 30-23 in Week 1 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 280-317 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 30-23. Darell Garretson pass complete to Noah Togiai for 6 yds for a TD, (Garrett Owens KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Oregon State the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 280 total yards, 150 rushing yards, and 130 passing yards. Oregon State finished with 317 total yards, including 89 on the ground and 228 through the air.
Minnesota converted 8-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Minnesota led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Emmit Carpenter 45 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Darell Garretson pass complete to Noah Togiai for 6 yds for a TD, (Garrett Owens KICK) (Oregon State led 7-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Mitch Leidner run for 6 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 7-7 over Oregon State).
Passing Touchdown
Darell Garretson pass complete to Victor Bolden Jr. for 30 yds for a TD MINNESOTA Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined, (Garrett Owens KICK) (Oregon State led 14-14 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Rodney Smith run for 4 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 14-7 over Oregon State).
Field Goal Good
Emmit Carpenter 45 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 17-14 over Oregon State).
Safety
TEAM run for a loss of 7 yards for a SAFETY TEAM fumbled, recovered by Minn for a SAFETY (Minnesota led 17-16 over Oregon State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-23
Minnesota defeated Oregon State.
Total yards
280-317
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
150
Minnesota averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
130
Minnesota averaged 4.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-17
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-19
Oregon State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Oregon State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 280 | 317 |
| Passing Yards | 130 | 228 |
| Rushing Yards | 150 | 89 |
| First Downs | 21 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 10-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-70 | 4-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-27 | 25-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 29:33 | 30:27 |