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Minnesota at Iowa
Nov 16, 2019 • Completed
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Minnesota
Big Ten

Final Score
19 - 23

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Game Conditions
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Iowa holds off Minnesota 23-19
Iowa defeated Minnesota 23-19 in Week 12 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 290-431 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 23-19. Nate Stanley pass complete to Nico Ragaini for 21 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed ) came with {'seconds': 26, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Iowa the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 290 total yards, 117 rushing yards, and 173 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 431 total yards, including 63 on the ground and 368 through the air.
Iowa converted 5-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Iowa led 20-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Keith Duncan 27 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Nate Stanley pass complete to Nico Ragaini for 21 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (Iowa led 6-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Goodson run for 10 yds for a TD (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 13-0 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Brock Walker 24 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 3-13 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Nate Stanley pass complete to Ihmir Smith-Marsette for 5 yds for a TD (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 20-3 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Brock Walker 20 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 6-20 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 28 yds for a TD (Brock Walker KICK) (Minnesota led 13-20 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-19
Iowa defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
290-431
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
117
Iowa averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
173
Iowa averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-14
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 290 | 431 |
| Passing Yards | 173 | 368 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 | 63 |
| First Downs | 18 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 7-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-16 | 5-52 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-23 | 25-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:40 | 31:14 |