Total Yards
Minnesota308
South Dakota State367
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South Dakota State at Minnesota
Aug 30, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 1
Away
South Dakota State
Road profile
Final Score
21 - 28
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota176
South Dakota State193
Rushing Yards
Minnesota132
South Dakota State174
Turnovers
Minnesota1
South Dakota State2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature66°F
Wind10 mph NW
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs South Dakota State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota32:12
South Dakota State27:48
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota holds off South Dakota State 28-21
Minnesota defeated South Dakota State 28-21 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 308-367 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 28-21. Seth Green run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 9} left in the quarter 2, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 308 total yards, 132 rushing yards, and 176 passing yards. South Dakota State finished with 367 total yards, including 174 on the ground and 193 through the air.
Minnesota converted 6-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Minnesota led 13-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Rashod Bateman 42 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz PAT failed).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Seth Green run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over South Dakota State).
Passing Touchdown
Rashod Bateman 42 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz PAT failed) (Minnesota led 13-7 over South Dakota State).
Rushing Touchdown
J'Bore Gibbs run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase Vinatieri KICK) (South Dakota State led 7-7 over Minnesota).
Interception Return Touchdown
Chris Williamson 43 Yd Interception Return (Michael Lantz Kick) (South Dakota State led 7-20 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Mikey Daniel 1 Yd Run (Chase Vinatieri Kick) (South Dakota State led 14-20 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Heins 13 Yd pass from J'Bore Gibbs (Chase Vinatieri Kick) (South Dakota State led 21-20 over Minnesota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-21
Minnesota defeated South Dakota State.
Total yards
308-367
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
132
Minnesota averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
176
Minnesota averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-9
South Dakota State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | South Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 308 | 367 |
| Passing Yards | 176 | 193 |
| Rushing Yards | 132 | 174 |
| First Downs | 17 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 3-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-40 | 4-32 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-18 | 13-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 32:12 | 27:48 |