Total Yards
Minnesota326
Michigan478
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Michigan at Minnesota
Oct 24, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 8
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
49 - 24
MM
Home
Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota197
Michigan225
Rushing Yards
Minnesota129
Michigan253
Turnovers
Minnesota2
Michigan0
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature30°F
Wind3 mph N
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota35:08
Michigan24:40
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan pulls away from Minnesota 49-24
Michigan defeated Minnesota 49-24 in Week 8 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 478-326 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 49-24. Donovan Jeter 15 Yd Fumble Return (Jake Moody Kick) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 478 total yards, 253 rushing yards, and 225 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 326 total yards, including 129 on the ground and 197 through the air.
Michigan converted 4-8 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Michigan led 35-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Zach Charbonnet 70 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick).
Key Moments
Fumble Return Touchdown
Donovan Jeter 15 Yd Fumble Return (Jake Moody Kick) (Minnesota led 7-14 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Ko Kieft 14 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Brock Walker Kick) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Brock Walker 29 Yd Field Goal (Minnesota led 10-14 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Charbonnet 70 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick) (Michigan led 7-7 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Joe Milton pass complete to Ben Mason for 8 yds for a TD (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 21-10 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Hassan Haskins 4 Yd Run (Jake Moody Kick) (Michigan led 28-17 over Minnesota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-24
Michigan defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
478-326
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
253
Michigan averaged 8.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
225
Michigan averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-8
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 326 | 478 |
| Passing Yards | 197 | 225 |
| Rushing Yards | 129 | 253 |
| First Downs | 21 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 4-8 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-39 | 7-80 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-31 | 15-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 5 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 35:08 | 24:40 |