Total Yards
Minnesota281
Bowling Green303
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Bowling Green at Minnesota
Dec 26, 2023 • Completed • Neutral Site
Quick Lane Bowl
Season 2023PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Bowling Green
Mid-American
Final Score
24 - 30
BGM
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Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota26
Bowling Green221
Rushing Yards
Minnesota255
Bowling Green82
Turnovers
Minnesota1
Bowling Green0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature57°F
Wind3 mph S
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Bowling Green box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota33:22
Bowling Green26:38
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota holds off Bowling Green 30-24
Minnesota defeated Bowling Green 30-24 in Week 1 of the 2023 postseason slate, finishing with a 281-303 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 30-24. Cole Kramer pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 4 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 281 total yards, 255 rushing yards, and 26 passing yards. Bowling Green finished with 303 total yards, including 82 on the ground and 221 through the air.
Minnesota converted 5-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Minnesota led 9-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dragan Kesich 31 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Cole Kramer pass complete to Elijah Spencer for 4 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Minnesota led 6-7 over Bowling Green).
Passing Touchdown
Connor Bazelak pass complete to Odieu Hiliare for 46 yds for a TD (Alan Anaya KICK) (Bowling Green led 7-0 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 31 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 9-7 over Bowling Green).
Field Goal Good
Alan Anaya 33 yd FG GOOD (Bowling Green led 10-9 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Cole Kramer run for 1 yd for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 16-10 over Bowling Green).
Passing Touchdown
Cole Kramer pass complete to Jameson Geers for 7 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 23-10 over Bowling Green).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-24
Minnesota defeated Bowling Green.
Total yards
281-303
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
255
Minnesota averaged 5.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
26
Minnesota averaged 1.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-12
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Bowling Green's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 281 | 303 |
| Passing Yards | 26 | 221 |
| Rushing Yards | 255 | 82 |
| First Downs | 19 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-8 | 5-31 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 8-16 | 21-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 33:22 | 26:38 |