Total Yards
Nebraska308
Minnesota393
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Minnesota at Nebraska
Dec 12, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 15
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 17
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Nebraska
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Passing Yards
Nebraska111
Minnesota181
Rushing Yards
Nebraska197
Minnesota212
Turnovers
Nebraska2
Minnesota0
Game Conditions
Temperature29°F
Wind20 mph N
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Nebraska24:12
Minnesota35:48
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Game Story
Minnesota holds off Nebraska 24-17
Minnesota defeated Nebraska 24-17 in Week 15 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 393-308 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Mohamed Ibrahim run for 26 yds for a TD (Anders Gelecinskyj KICK) came with {'seconds': 26, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 393 total yards, 212 rushing yards, and 181 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 308 total yards, including 197 on the ground and 111 through the air.
Minnesota converted 4-13 on third down, went 2-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Minnesota led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Anders Gelecinskyj 31 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 26 yds for a TD (Anders Gelecinskyj KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Nebraska).
Field Goal Good
Anders Gelecinskyj 31 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 10-0 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez run for 7 yds for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) (Nebraska led 14-10 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Brevyn Spann-Ford for 4 yds for a TD (Anders Gelecinskyj KICK) (Minnesota led 17-14 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Austin Allen for 8 yds for a TD (Connor Culp KICK) (Nebraska led 7-10 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Connor Culp 30 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 17-24 over Minnesota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Minnesota defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
393-308
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
212
Minnesota averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
181
Minnesota averaged 6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 308 | 393 |
| Passing Yards | 111 | 181 |
| Rushing Yards | 197 | 212 |
| First Downs | 17 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-32 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-29 | 17-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 24:12 | 35:48 |