Total Yards
Minnesota366
Northwestern278
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2022)
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Northwestern at Minnesota
Nov 12, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 11
Away
Northwestern
Big Ten
Final Score
3 - 31
NM
Home
Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota64
Northwestern206
Rushing Yards
Minnesota302
Northwestern72
Turnovers
Minnesota1
Northwestern2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature28°F
Wind11 mph N
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota40:22
Northwestern19:38
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota pulls away from Northwestern 31-3
Minnesota defeated Northwestern 31-3 in Week 11 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 366-278 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 31-3. Mohamed Ibrahim run for 6 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) came with {'seconds': 4, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 366 total yards, 302 rushing yards, and 64 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 278 total yards, including 72 on the ground and 206 through the air.
Minnesota converted 6-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Minnesota led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matthew Trickett 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 6 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 1 yd for a TD NORTHWESTERN Penalty, Defensive Holding ( Yards) declined, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 14-0 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Adam Stage 35 yd FG GOOD (Northwestern led 3-14 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Trickett 41 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 17-3 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 24-3 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Evans run for 6 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Minnesota led 31-3 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-3
Minnesota defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
366-278
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
302
Minnesota averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
64
Minnesota averaged 4.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 366 | 278 |
| Passing Yards | 64 | 206 |
| Rushing Yards | 302 | 72 |
| First Downs | 22 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-43 | 3-34 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 7-13 | 15-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 58 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 40:22 | 19:38 |