Total Yards
Colorado63
Minnesota441
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Minnesota at Colorado
Sep 18, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 3
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
30 - 0
MC
Home
Colorado
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Colorado82
Minnesota164
Rushing Yards
Colorado-19
Minnesota277
Turnovers
Colorado2
Minnesota0
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind5 mph E
Humidity
20%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Colorado vs Minnesota box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Colorado19:47
Minnesota40:13
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota pulls away from Colorado 30-0
Minnesota defeated Colorado 30-0 in Week 3 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 441-63 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 30-0. Treyson Potts 2 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett Kick) came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 5} left in the quarter 2, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 441 total yards, 277 rushing yards, and 164 passing yards. Colorado finished with 63 total yards, including -19 on the ground and 82 through the air.
Minnesota converted 3-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Minnesota led 13-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matthew Trickett 33 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Treyson Potts 2 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett Kick) (Minnesota led 13-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Treyson Potts 13 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett PAT failed) (Minnesota led 6-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Treyson Potts run for 3 yds for a TD (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 20-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Ky Thomas run for 14 yds for a TD (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 30-0 over Colorado).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Trickett 33 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 23-0 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-0
Minnesota defeated Colorado.
Total yards
441-63
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
277
Minnesota averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
164
Minnesota averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 63 | 441 |
| Passing Yards | 82 | 164 |
| Rushing Yards | -19 | 277 |
| First Downs | 6 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-12 | 3-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 4-34 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-24 | 11-17 |
| Rushing Attempts | 21 | 53 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 0 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 19:47 | 40:13 |