Total Yards
Iowa127
Minnesota239
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Minnesota at Iowa
Oct 21, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 8
Away
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final Score
12 - 10
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Iowa
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Iowa116
Minnesota126
Rushing Yards
Iowa11
Minnesota113
Turnovers
Iowa3
Minnesota0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature68°F
Wind21 mph NW
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Iowa vs Minnesota box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa24:35
Minnesota35:25
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Minnesota edges Iowa 12-10
Minnesota defeated Iowa 12-10 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 239-127 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 12-10. Drew Stevens 23 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 35, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Iowa the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 239 total yards, 113 rushing yards, and 126 passing yards. Iowa finished with 127 total yards, including 11 on the ground and 116 through the air.
Minnesota converted 4-18 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Minnesota led 3-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dragan Kesich 44 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Drew Stevens 23 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 3-0 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 43 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 3-3 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Deacon Hill run for 1 yd for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) (Iowa led 10-3 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 44 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 6-10 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 28 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 9-10 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 31 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 12-10 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
12-10
Minnesota defeated Iowa.
Total yards
239-127
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
113
Minnesota averaged 2.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
126
Minnesota averaged 5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-18
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Iowa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 127 | 239 |
| Passing Yards | 116 | 126 |
| Rushing Yards | 11 | 113 |
| First Downs | 9 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-15 | 4-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-53 | 7-58 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-28 | 10-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 24:35 | 35:25 |