Total Yards
Minnesota328
Northwestern339
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Northwestern at Minnesota
Nov 19, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 12
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
12 - 29
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Minnesota
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota197
Northwestern276
Rushing Yards
Minnesota131
Northwestern63
Turnovers
Minnesota2
Northwestern2
Game Conditions
Temperature29°F
Wind14 mph NW
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota29:25
Northwestern30:35
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota beats Northwestern 29-12
Minnesota defeated Northwestern 29-12 in Week 12 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 328-339 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 29-12. Rodney Smith run for 5 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter PAT MISSED) came with {'seconds': 18, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 328 total yards, 131 rushing yards, and 197 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 339 total yards, including 63 on the ground and 276 through the air.
Minnesota converted 4-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Minnesota led 12-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Emmit Carpenter 42 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Rodney Smith run for 5 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter PAT MISSED) (Minnesota led 6-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Emmit Carpenter 19 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 9-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Emmit Carpenter 42 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 12-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Emmit Carpenter 30 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 15-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Jackson 4 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (Northwestern led 6-15 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 9 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 22-6 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
29-12
Minnesota defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
328-339
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
131
Minnesota averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
197
Minnesota averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-15
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 328 | 339 |
| Passing Yards | 197 | 276 |
| Rushing Yards | 131 | 63 |
| First Downs | 15 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 2-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-50 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-25 | 28-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 29:25 | 30:35 |