Total Yards
Minnesota422
Rhode Island135
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Rhode Island at Minnesota
Sep 7, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 2
Away
Rhode Island
Road profile
Final Score
0 - 48
RIM
Home
Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Minnesota306
Rhode Island117
Rushing Yards
Minnesota116
Rhode Island18
Turnovers
Minnesota0
Rhode Island4
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature63°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Rhode Island box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota40:32
Rhode Island19:28
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Minnesota routs Rhode Island 48-0
Minnesota defeated Rhode Island 48-0 in Week 2 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 422-135 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 48-0. Dragan Kesich 53 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 27, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 422 total yards, 116 rushing yards, and 306 passing yards. Rhode Island finished with 135 total yards, including 18 on the ground and 117 through the air.
Minnesota converted 6-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Minnesota led 17-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dragan Kesich 53 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 53 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 3-0 over Rhode Island).
Rushing Touchdown
Darius Taylor run for 1 yd for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 10-0 over Rhode Island).
Rushing Touchdown
Marcus Major run for 2 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 17-0 over Rhode Island).
Passing Touchdown
Max Brosmer pass complete to Cristian Driver for 6 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 24-0 over Rhode Island).
Passing Touchdown
Max Brosmer pass complete to Le'Meke Brockington for 29 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 31-0 over Rhode Island).
Passing Touchdown
Drake Lindsey pass complete to Tyler Williams for 8 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 48-0 over Rhode Island).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-0
Minnesota defeated Rhode Island.
Total yards
422-135
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
116
Minnesota averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
306
Minnesota averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Rhode Island's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 422 | 135 |
| Passing Yards | 306 | 117 |
| Rushing Yards | 116 | 18 |
| First Downs | 27 | 6 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 3-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-23 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-34 | 13-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 13 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 40:32 | 19:28 |