Total Yards
Rutgers189
Minnesota443
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2019)
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Minnesota at Rutgers
Oct 19, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 8
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
42 - 7
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Passing Yards
Rutgers48
Minnesota245
Rushing Yards
Rutgers141
Minnesota198
Turnovers
Rutgers3
Minnesota0
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind4 mph W
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Rutgers26:27
Minnesota33:33
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Game Story
Minnesota routs Rutgers 42-7
Minnesota defeated Rutgers 42-7 in Week 8 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 443-189 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 42-7. Rodney Smith run for 3 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) came with {'seconds': 31, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 443 total yards, 198 rushing yards, and 245 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 189 total yards, including 141 on the ground and 48 through the air.
Minnesota converted 7-14 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Minnesota led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 56 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Rodney Smith run for 3 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 13 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 14-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Rodney Smith run for 16 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 21-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Kay'Ron Adams run for 5 yds for a TD, (Justin Davidovicz KICK) (Rutgers led 7-42 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 56 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 42-0 over Rutgers).
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 6 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 28-0 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-7
Minnesota defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
443-189
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
198
Minnesota averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
245
Minnesota averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-14
Rutgers's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Rutgers | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 189 | 443 |
| Passing Yards | 48 | 245 |
| Rushing Yards | 141 | 198 |
| First Downs | 16 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-14 | 7-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-55 | 3-40 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-19 | 15-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 26:27 | 33:33 |