Total Yards
Minnesota485
Indiana385
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Indiana at Minnesota
Oct 27, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 9
Away
Indiana
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 38
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota302
Indiana232
Rushing Yards
Minnesota183
Indiana153
Turnovers
Minnesota4
Indiana3
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature46°F
Wind7 mph SE
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
0.03 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota29:35
Indiana29:37
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota holds off Indiana 38-31
Minnesota defeated Indiana 38-31 in Week 9 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 485-385 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 38-31. Logan Justus 33 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 27, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Indiana the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 485 total yards, 183 rushing yards, and 302 passing yards. Indiana finished with 385 total yards, including 153 on the ground and 232 through the air.
Minnesota converted 6-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-3, Minnesota led 21-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 67 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Logan Justus 33 yd FG GOOD (Indiana led 3-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Seth Green run for 1 yd for a TD Emmit Carpenter kickoff (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 7-3 over Indiana).
Field Goal Good
Logan Justus 24 yd FG GOOD (Indiana led 6-7 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Logan Justus 41 yd FG GOOD (Indiana led 9-7 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 18 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 21-9 over Indiana).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 8 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 14-9 over Indiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-31
Minnesota defeated Indiana.
Total yards
485-385
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
183
Minnesota averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
302
Minnesota averaged 12.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
Indiana's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 485 | 385 |
| Passing Yards | 302 | 232 |
| Rushing Yards | 183 | 153 |
| First Downs | 22 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 5-37 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-24 | 29-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 29:35 | 29:37 |