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Michigan at Minnesota
Oct 7, 2023 • Completed
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Michigan
Big Ten

Final Score
52 - 10

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Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan routs Minnesota 52-10
Michigan defeated Minnesota 52-10 in Week 6 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 432-169 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 52-10. Will Johnson 36 Yd Interception Return (James Turner Kick) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 432 total yards, 191 rushing yards, and 241 passing yards. Minnesota finished with 169 total yards, including 117 on the ground and 52 through the air.
Michigan converted 5-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Michigan led 24-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was James Turner 31 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Will Johnson 36 Yd Interception Return (James Turner Kick) (Minnesota led 0-7 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 54 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 3-10 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
James Turner 31 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 10-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Corum run for 1 yd for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 17-3 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Athan Kaliakmanis pass complete to Daniel Jackson for 35 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 10-24 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy run for 5 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Michigan led 24-3 over Minnesota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-10
Michigan defeated Minnesota.
Total yards
432-169
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
191
Michigan averaged 5.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
241
Michigan averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-10
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
Minnesota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 169 | 432 |
| Passing Yards | 52 | 241 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 | 191 |
| First Downs | 10 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-14 | 5-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-36 | 1-10 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 5-16 | 16-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 31:12 | 28:48 |