Total Yards
Minnesota362
USC373
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USC at Minnesota
Oct 5, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 6
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 24
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Passing Yards
Minnesota169
USC200
Rushing Yards
Minnesota193
USC173
Turnovers
Minnesota1
USC3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature66°F
Wind11 mph W
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota29:12
USC30:48
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Minnesota holds off USC 24-17
Minnesota defeated USC 24-17 in Week 6 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 362-373 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Dragan Kesich 32 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Minnesota the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 362 total yards, 193 rushing yards, and 169 passing yards. USC finished with 373 total yards, including 173 on the ground and 200 through the air.
Minnesota converted 2-8 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Minnesota led 10-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dragan Kesich 32 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Dragan Kesich 32 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 3-0 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Max Brosmer run for 1 yd for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 10-7 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Miller Moss pass complete to Duce Robinson for 3 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 7-3 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Michael Lantz 54 yd FG GOOD (USC led 10-10 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Woody Marks run for 1 yd for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 17-10 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Max Brosmer run for 5 yds for a TD (Dragan Kesich KICK) (Minnesota led 17-17 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Minnesota defeated USC.
Total yards
362-373
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
193
Minnesota averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
169
Minnesota averaged 8.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-8
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-11
USC's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 362 | 373 |
| Passing Yards | 169 | 200 |
| Rushing Yards | 193 | 173 |
| First Downs | 22 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-8 | 7-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-50 | 8-59 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-19 | 23-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:12 | 30:48 |