Total Yards
Northwestern363
Minnesota182
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
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Minnesota at Northwestern
Nov 18, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 12
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
0 - 39
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Passing Yards
Northwestern86
Minnesota43
Rushing Yards
Northwestern277
Minnesota139
Turnovers
Northwestern0
Minnesota5
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature38°F
Wind11 mph N
Humidity
97%
Precipitation
0.10 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Northwestern34:06
Minnesota25:54
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern routs Minnesota 39-0
Northwestern defeated Minnesota 39-0 in Week 12 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 363-182 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 39-0. Jelani Roberts run for 12 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 3} left in the quarter 2, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 363 total yards, 277 rushing yards, and 86 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 182 total yards, including 139 on the ground and 43 through the air.
Northwestern converted 6-14 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-5, Northwestern led 25-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Corey Acker run for 24 yds for a TD, (Makay Redd KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jelani Roberts run for 12 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (Northwestern led 19-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeremy Larkin run for 5 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Garrett Dickerson for 8 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander PAT BLOCKED) NORTHWESTERN Penalty, illegal formation ( Yards) declined (Northwestern led 13-0 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Garrett Dickerson for 18 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (Northwestern led 25-0 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Bennett Skowronek for 13 yds for a TD, (Charlie Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 32-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Corey Acker run for 24 yds for a TD, (Makay Redd KICK) (Northwestern led 39-0 over Minnesota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
39-0
Northwestern defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
363-182
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
277
Northwestern averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
86
Northwestern averaged 6.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-11
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 363 | 182 |
| Passing Yards | 86 | 43 |
| Rushing Yards | 277 | 139 |
| First Downs | 22 | 7 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 1-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 2-18 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-13 | 2-11 |
| Rushing Attempts | 55 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 34:06 | 25:54 |