Total Yards
Minnesota443
Buffalo151
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Buffalo at Minnesota
Aug 29, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
Buffalo
Mid-American
Final Score
10 - 23
BM
Home
Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Minnesota290
Buffalo107
Rushing Yards
Minnesota153
Buffalo44
Turnovers
Minnesota1
Buffalo1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature66°F
Wind9 mph NE
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Win Probability
Home win probability over the play sequence.
Minnesota win probability chart
Key Swings
Play 94
-26.8%
Ta'Quan Roberson pass complete to Victor Snow for 40 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK)
Buffalo possession • 1 & 10
Play 122
+23.2%
Drake Lindsey pass complete to Jalen Smith for 60 yds for a TD (Brady Denaburg KICK)
Buffalo possession • 1 & 10
Play 34
+16.5%
Drake Lindsey pass complete to Jameson Geers for 9 yds for a TD (Brady Denaburg KICK)
Buffalo possession • 1 & 9
Play 46
-15.2%
Messiah Burch run for a loss of 5 yards to the MINN 28
Buffalo possession • 1 & 10
Play 117
-12.7%
Ta'Quan Roberson pass incomplete to Jasaiah Gathings
Buffalo possession • 1 & 10
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.44
Postgame Win Probability
Minnesota: 99.3%
Buffalo: 0.7%
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs Buffalo box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota38:28
Buffalo21:32
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Minnesota beats Buffalo 23-10
Minnesota defeated Buffalo 23-10 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 443-151 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 23-10. Jack Howes 36 yd FG GOOD came with 7:56 left in the quarter 2, giving Buffalo the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 443 total yards, 153 rushing yards, and 290 passing yards. Buffalo finished with 151 total yards, including 44 on the ground and 107 through the air.
Minnesota converted 9-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Minnesota led 10-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Drake Lindsey pass complete to Jalen Smith for 60 yds for a TD (Brady Denaburg KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jack Howes 36 yd FG GOOD (Buffalo led 3-7 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Drake Lindsey pass complete to Jameson Geers for 9 yds for a TD (Brady Denaburg KICK) (Minnesota led 7-0 over Buffalo).
Field Goal Good
Brady Denaburg 38 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 10-3 over Buffalo).
Passing Touchdown
Ta'Quan Roberson pass complete to Victor Snow for 40 yds for a TD (Jack Howes KICK) (Buffalo led 10-13 over Minnesota).
Field Goal Good
Brady Denaburg 29 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 13-3 over Buffalo).
Field Goal Good
Brady Denaburg 25 yd FG GOOD (Minnesota led 16-10 over Buffalo).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-10
Minnesota defeated Buffalo.
Total yards
443-151
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
153
Minnesota averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
290
Minnesota averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-11
Buffalo's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 443 | 151 |
| Passing Yards | 290 | 107 |
| Rushing Yards | 153 | 44 |
| First Downs | 27 | 8 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 1-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-10 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-35 | 12-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 38:28 | 21:32 |