Total Yards
Nebraska374
Minnesota265
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Minnesota at Nebraska
Nov 13, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 11
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 24
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Nebraska
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska217
Minnesota180
Rushing Yards
Nebraska157
Minnesota85
Turnovers
Nebraska0
Minnesota1
Game Conditions
Temperature43°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs Minnesota box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska29:06
Minnesota30:54
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Nebraska holds off Minnesota 24-17
Nebraska defeated Minnesota 24-17 in Week 11 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 374-265 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Drew Brown 46 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 374 total yards, 157 rushing yards, and 217 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 265 total yards, including 85 on the ground and 180 through the air.
Nebraska converted 7-15 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Nebraska led 10-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Drew Brown 46 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Drew Brown 46 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 3-7 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Rodney Smith run for 3 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Mitch Leidner run for 1 yd for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 14-10 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Tre Bryant for 35 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 10-7 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Emmit Carpenter 42 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 17-10 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Terrell Newby for 31 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 17-17 over Minnesota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Nebraska defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
374-265
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
157
Nebraska averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
217
Nebraska averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 374 | 265 |
| Passing Yards | 217 | 180 |
| Rushing Yards | 157 | 85 |
| First Downs | 19 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-81 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-28 | 18-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:06 | 30:54 |