Total Yards
Iowa277
Minnesota409
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Minnesota at Iowa
Nov 13, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 11
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
22 - 27
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Iowa
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Iowa206
Minnesota220
Rushing Yards
Iowa71
Minnesota189
Turnovers
Iowa1
Minnesota0
Game Conditions
Temperature35°F
Wind8 mph SW
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Iowa vs Minnesota box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa19:41
Minnesota40:19
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Iowa holds off Minnesota 27-22
Iowa defeated Minnesota 27-22 in Week 11 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 277-409 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 27-22. Matthew Trickett 20 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 277 total yards, 71 rushing yards, and 206 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 409 total yards, including 189 on the ground and 220 through the air.
Iowa converted 4-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Iowa led 10-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Alex Padilla pass complete to Charlie Jones for 72 yds for a TD (Caleb Shudak KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Matthew Trickett 20 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 3-3 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Caleb Shudak 50 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 3-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Alex Padilla run for 1 yd for a TD (Caleb Shudak KICK) (Iowa led 10-3 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Cole Kramer pass complete to Ko Kieft for 37 yds for a TD (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 10-10 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Trickett 31 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 13-10 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Alex Padilla pass complete to Charlie Jones for 72 yds for a TD (Caleb Shudak KICK) (Iowa led 17-13 over Minnesota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-22
Iowa defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
277-409
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
71
Iowa averaged 2.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
206
Iowa averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-19
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 277 | 409 |
| Passing Yards | 206 | 220 |
| Rushing Yards | 71 | 189 |
| First Downs | 12 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 7-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-24 | 15-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 50 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 19:41 | 40:19 |