Total Yards
Auburn232
Minnesota494
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Minnesota at Auburn
Jan 1, 2020 • Completed • Neutral Site
OUTBACK BOWL
Season 2019PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 24
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Auburn
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Auburn176
Minnesota279
Rushing Yards
Auburn56
Minnesota215
Turnovers
Auburn1
Minnesota1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature68°F
Wind1 mph W
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Auburn vs Minnesota box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Auburn22:20
Minnesota37:39
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Minnesota holds off Auburn 31-24
Minnesota defeated Auburn 31-24 in Week 1 of the 2019 postseason slate, finishing with a 494-232 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Mohamed Ibrahim run for 16 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 494 total yards, 215 rushing yards, and 279 passing yards. Auburn finished with 232 total yards, including 56 on the ground and 176 through the air.
Minnesota converted 4-14 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Minnesota led 24-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Grant Ryerse kickoff for 61 yds , Noah Igbinoghene return for 96 yds for a TD (Anders Carlson KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 16 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 10-10 over Auburn).
Field Goal Good
Michael Lantz 40 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 3-3 over Auburn).
Kickoff
Grant Ryerse kickoff for 61 yds , Noah Igbinoghene return for 96 yds for a TD (Anders Carlson KICK) (Minnesota led 3-10 over Auburn).
Field Goal Good
Anders Carlson 24 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 3-0 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 2 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (Minnesota led 24-17 over Auburn).
Passing Touchdown
Bo Nix pass complete to Sal Cannella for 37 yds for a TD (Anders Carlson KICK) (Auburn led 17-17 over Minnesota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Minnesota defeated Auburn.
Total yards
494-232
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
215
Minnesota averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
279
Minnesota averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-14
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Auburn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Auburn | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 232 | 494 |
| Passing Yards | 176 | 279 |
| Rushing Yards | 56 | 215 |
| First Downs | 13 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 5-41 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-27 | 20-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 22:20 | 37:39 |