Total Yards
Minnesota514
Nebraska380
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
Game Center
Nebraska at Minnesota
Nov 11, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 11
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 54
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Minnesota
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota105
Nebraska311
Rushing Yards
Minnesota409
Nebraska69
Turnovers
Minnesota0
Nebraska0
Game Conditions
Temperature37°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Nebraska box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota28:55
Nebraska31:05
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota pulls away from Nebraska 54-21
Minnesota defeated Nebraska 54-21 in Week 11 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 514-380 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 54-21. Demry Croft run for 3 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 514 total yards, 409 rushing yards, and 105 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 380 total yards, including 69 on the ground and 311 through the air.
Minnesota converted 5-9 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Minnesota led 30-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Demry Croft 73 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Demry Croft run for 3 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 14-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Mikale Wilbon run for 1 yd for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 7-7 over Minnesota).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Drew Brown kickoff for 65 yds , Rodney Smith return for 100 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Nebraska led 0-7 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Lee pass complete to Tyler Hoppes for 14 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (Nebraska led 14-27 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Demry Croft 73 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (Minnesota led 20-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Kobe McCrary run for 11 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 27-7 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
54-21
Minnesota defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
514-380
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
409
Minnesota averaged 9.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
105
Minnesota averaged 6.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-9
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 514 | 380 |
| Passing Yards | 105 | 311 |
| Rushing Yards | 409 | 69 |
| First Downs | 24 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-9 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-6 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 4-54 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-16 | 25-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 6 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 28:55 | 31:05 |