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Colorado at Minnesota
Sep 17, 2022 • Completed
Away
Colorado
Big 12

Final Score
7 - 49

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Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota routs Colorado 49-7
Minnesota defeated Colorado 49-7 in Week 3 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 500-226 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 49-7. Mohamed Ibrahim run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 500 total yards, 334 rushing yards, and 166 passing yards. Colorado finished with 226 total yards, including 136 on the ground and 90 through the air.
Minnesota converted 13-15 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Minnesota led 35-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tanner Morgan pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 39 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 14-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 5 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 18 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 21-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Dylan Wright for 16 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 35-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 39 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 28-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Clay Geary for 8 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 42-0 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-7
Minnesota defeated Colorado.
Total yards
500-226
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
334
Minnesota averaged 6.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
166
Minnesota averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
13-15
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-12
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 500 | 226 |
| Passing Yards | 166 | 90 |
| Rushing Yards | 334 | 136 |
| First Downs | 29 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 13-15 | 1-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 4-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-25 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-20 | 10-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 36:07 | 23:53 |