Total Yards
Minnesota460
Penn State518
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Penn State at Minnesota
Nov 9, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 11
Away
Penn State
Big Ten
Final Score
26 - 31
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Passing Yards
Minnesota339
Penn State340
Rushing Yards
Minnesota121
Penn State178
Turnovers
Minnesota1
Penn State3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature40°F
Wind5 mph W
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota35:01
Penn State24:59
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota holds off Penn State 31-26
Minnesota defeated Penn State 31-26 in Week 11 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 460-518 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 31-26. Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 66 yds for a TD (Brock Walker KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 460 total yards, 121 rushing yards, and 339 passing yards. Penn State finished with 518 total yards, including 178 on the ground and 340 through the air.
Minnesota converted 4-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Minnesota led 24-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 66 yds for a TD (Brock Walker KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 66 yds for a TD (Brock Walker KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Penn State).
Rushing Touchdown
Journey Brown run for 45 yds for a TD (Jake Pinegar KICK) (Penn State led 7-7 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 21 yds for a TD (Brock Walker KICK) (Minnesota led 14-7 over Penn State).
Field Goal Good
Jake Pinegar 33 yd FG GOOD (Penn State led 10-14 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Brock Walker 26 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 24-10 over Penn State).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 38 yds for a TD (Brock Walker KICK) (Minnesota led 21-10 over Penn State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-26
Minnesota defeated Penn State.
Total yards
460-518
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
121
Minnesota averaged 3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
339
Minnesota averaged 17 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Penn State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 460 | 518 |
| Passing Yards | 339 | 340 |
| Rushing Yards | 121 | 178 |
| First Downs | 20 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-20 | 23-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 35:01 | 24:59 |