Total Yards
Maryland291
Minnesota311
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Minnesota at Maryland
Oct 15, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 7
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 10
MM
Home
Maryland
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Maryland161
Minnesota82
Rushing Yards
Maryland130
Minnesota229
Turnovers
Maryland4
Minnesota0
Game Conditions
Temperature63°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Maryland vs Minnesota box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Maryland25:48
Minnesota34:12
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Minnesota pulls away from Maryland 31-10
Minnesota defeated Maryland 31-10 in Week 7 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 311-291 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 31-10. Rodney Smith run for 8 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) came with {'seconds': 27, 'minutes': 13} left in the quarter 2, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 311 total yards, 229 rushing yards, and 82 passing yards. Maryland finished with 291 total yards, including 130 on the ground and 161 through the air.
Minnesota converted 4-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Minnesota led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Rodney Smith run for 70 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Rodney Smith run for 8 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Conor Rhoda pass complete to Shannon Brooks for 17 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 14-0 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Emmit Carpenter 37 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 17-0 over Maryland).
Interception Return Touchdown
Tyrrell Pigrome pass intercepted for a TD Antoine Winfield Jr. return for 82 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Maryland led 10-31 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Tyrrell Pigrome pass complete to D.J. Moore for 11 yds for a TD, (Adam Greene KICK) (Maryland led 10-24 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Rodney Smith run for 70 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 24-3 over Maryland).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-10
Minnesota defeated Maryland.
Total yards
311-291
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
229
Minnesota averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
82
Minnesota averaged 5.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-14
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-18
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 291 | 311 |
| Passing Yards | 161 | 82 |
| Rushing Yards | 130 | 229 |
| First Downs | 16 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-18 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-75 | 7-50 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-37 | 7-15 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 25:48 | 34:12 |