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Miami (OH) at Minnesota
Sep 15, 2018 • Completed
Away
Miami (OH)
Mid-American

Final Score
3 - 26

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Game Conditions
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota pulls away from Miami (OH) 26-3
Minnesota defeated Miami (OH) 26-3 in Week 3 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 295-199 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 26-3. Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 7 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) came with {'seconds': 17, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 295 total yards, 118 rushing yards, and 177 passing yards. Miami (OH) finished with 199 total yards, including 91 on the ground and 108 through the air.
Minnesota converted 6-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Minnesota led 19-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Emmit Carpenter 44 yd FG GOOD.
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 Miami (OH)).
Field Goal Good
Emmit Carpenter 44 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 10-0 over Miami (OH)).
Field Goal Good
Samuel Sloman 37 yd FG GOOD (Miami (OH) led 3-10 over Minnesota).
Safety
Alonzo Smith run for a loss of 2 yards for a SAFETY (Miami (OH) led 3-12 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Seth Green pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 7 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 19-3 over Miami (OH)).
Passing Touchdown
Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 5 yds for a TD (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (Minnesota led 26-3 over Miami (OH)).
Stat Callouts
Final score
26-3
Minnesota defeated Miami (OH).
Total yards
295-199
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
118
Minnesota averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
177
Minnesota averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Miami (OH)'s offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Miami (OH) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 295 | 199 |
| Passing Yards | 177 | 108 |
| Rushing Yards | 118 | 91 |
| First Downs | 22 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-52 | 6-55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-26 | 11-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 34:31 | 25:29 |