Total Yards
Minnesota241
Bowling Green192
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Bowling Green at Minnesota
Sep 25, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 4
Away
Bowling Green
Mid-American
Final Score
14 - 10
BGM
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Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota59
Bowling Green170
Rushing Yards
Minnesota182
Bowling Green22
Turnovers
Minnesota3
Bowling Green2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature57°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Bowling Green box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota31:30
Bowling Green28:30
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Bowling Green holds off Minnesota 14-10
Bowling Green defeated Minnesota 14-10 in Week 4 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 192-241 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Bowling Green set the terms early in a game that finished 14-10. Matthew Trickett 36 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 23, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Bowling Green's box score carried the story: 192 total yards, 22 rushing yards, and 170 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 241 total yards, including 182 on the ground and 59 through the air.
Bowling Green converted 2-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Bowling Green led 7-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matt McDonald run for 3 yds for a TD, (Nate Needham KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Matthew Trickett 36 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 3-0 over Bowling Green).
Rushing Touchdown
Matt McDonald run for 1 yd for a TD, (Nate Needham KICK) (Bowling Green led 7-3 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Matt McDonald run for 3 yds for a TD, (Nate Needham KICK) (Bowling Green led 14-10 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Cole Kramer run for 19 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 10-7 over Bowling Green).
Stat Callouts
Final score
14-10
Bowling Green defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
192-241
Bowling Green held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
22
Bowling Green averaged 0.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
170
Bowling Green averaged 4.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-14
Bowling Green's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 241 | 192 |
| Passing Yards | 59 | 170 |
| Rushing Yards | 182 | 22 |
| First Downs | 12 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 2-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-71 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 5-13 | 19-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 31:30 | 28:30 |