Total Yards
Northwestern241
Minnesota442
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Minnesota at Northwestern
Oct 30, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 9
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
41 - 14
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Northwestern
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern98
Minnesota134
Rushing Yards
Northwestern143
Minnesota308
Turnovers
Northwestern1
Minnesota1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature57°F
Wind8 mph NE
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Northwestern19:51
Minnesota40:09
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota pulls away from Northwestern 41-14
Minnesota defeated Northwestern 41-14 in Week 9 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 442-241 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 41-14. Matthew Trickett 26 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 442 total yards, 308 rushing yards, and 134 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 241 total yards, including 143 on the ground and 98 through the air.
Minnesota converted 10-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Minnesota led 20-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Mar'Keise Irving run for 41 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Matthew Trickett 26 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 3-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Trickett 30 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 13-0 over Northwestern).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Justin Walley 25 Yd Fumble Return (Matthew Trickett Kick) (Northwestern led 0-10 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
A. Marty pass,to E. Hull for 6 yds for a TD, (C. Kuhbander KICK) (Northwestern led 7-13 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
M. Irving run for 3 yds for a TD, (M. Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 20-7 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
D. LeCaptain run for 24 yds for a TD, (M. Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 41-14 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-14
Minnesota defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
442-241
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
308
Minnesota averaged 5.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
134
Minnesota averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-14
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-11
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 241 | 442 |
| Passing Yards | 98 | 134 |
| Rushing Yards | 143 | 308 |
| First Downs | 13 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 10-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-33 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-22 | 12-17 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 53 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 19:51 | 40:09 |