Total Yards
Minnesota522
New Mexico State271
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
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New Mexico State at Minnesota
Aug 30, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
New Mexico State
Conference USA
Final Score
10 - 48
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Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota227
New Mexico State233
Rushing Yards
Minnesota295
New Mexico State38
Turnovers
Minnesota1
New Mexico State1
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature76°F
Wind12 mph S
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs New Mexico State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota33:20
New Mexico State25:26
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota routs New Mexico State 48-10
Minnesota defeated New Mexico State 48-10 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 522-271 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 48-10. Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 7 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 522 total yards, 295 rushing yards, and 227 passing yards. New Mexico State finished with 271 total yards, including 38 on the ground and 233 through the air.
Minnesota converted 5-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Minnesota led 35-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 33 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 7 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over New Mexico State).
Passing Touchdown
Matt Romero pass complete to Izaiah Lottie for 13 yds for a TD (Dylan Brown KICK) (New Mexico State led 7-7 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 33 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 35-10 over New Mexico State).
Punt
Payton Theisler punt for 51 yds , Antoine Winfield Jr. returns for 76 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (New Mexico State led 10-28 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Seth Green run for 9 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 14-10 over New Mexico State).
Rushing Touchdown
Seth Green run for 3 yds for a TD Carpenter,Emmit kick attempt good, PENALTY MINN personal foul (Andries, Blaise) 15 yards to the NMSU18, NO PLAY. (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 21-10 over New Mexico State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-10
Minnesota defeated New Mexico State.
Total yards
522-271
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
295
Minnesota averaged 6.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
227
Minnesota averaged 6.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-17
New Mexico State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | New Mexico State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 522 | 271 |
| Passing Yards | 227 | 233 |
| Rushing Yards | 295 | 38 |
| First Downs | 23 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 2-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-92 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-34 | 29-58 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 20 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 33:20 | 25:26 |