Total Yards
Minnesota408
Buffalo262
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
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Buffalo at Minnesota
Aug 31, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 1
Away
Buffalo
Mid-American
Final Score
7 - 17
BM
Home
Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota239
Buffalo211
Rushing Yards
Minnesota169
Buffalo51
Turnovers
Minnesota1
Buffalo1
Game Conditions
Temperature69°F
Wind7 mph E
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Buffalo box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota36:59
Buffalo23:01
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota beats Buffalo 17-7
Minnesota defeated Buffalo 17-7 in Week 1 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 408-262 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 17-7. Shannon Brooks run for 1 yd for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) came with {'seconds': 43, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 408 total yards, 169 rushing yards, and 239 passing yards. Buffalo finished with 262 total yards, including 51 on the ground and 211 through the air.
Minnesota converted 6-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Minnesota led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Conor Rhoda pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 61 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Shannon Brooks run for 1 yd for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 14-7 over Buffalo).
Passing Touchdown
Tyree Jackson pass complete to Anthony Johnson for 16 yds for a TD, (Adam Mitcheson KICK) (Buffalo led 7-7 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Conor Rhoda pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 61 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Buffalo).
Field Goal Good
Emmit Carpenter 43 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 17-7 over Buffalo).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-7
Minnesota defeated Buffalo.
Total yards
408-262
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
169
Minnesota averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
239
Minnesota averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-18
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Buffalo's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 408 | 262 |
| Passing Yards | 239 | 211 |
| Rushing Yards | 169 | 51 |
| First Downs | 21 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-32 | 22-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 36:59 | 23:01 |