Total Yards
Minnesota362
Rutgers393
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Rutgers at Minnesota
Sep 27, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 5
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
28 - 31
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Passing Yards
Minnesota324
Rutgers249
Rushing Yards
Minnesota38
Rutgers144
Turnovers
Minnesota0
Rutgers1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature70°F
Wind9 mph NW
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
7.74
Postgame Win Probability
Minnesota: 76.9%
Rutgers: 23.1%
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Minnesota28:55
Rutgers31:05
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Game Story
Minnesota edges Rutgers 31-28
Minnesota defeated Rutgers 31-28 in Week 5 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 362-393 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota set the terms early in a game that finished 31-28. DT Sheffield 4 Yd pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Jai Patel Kick) came with 3:16 left in the first quarter, giving Rutgers the first major swing.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 362 total yards, 38 rushing yards, and 324 passing yards. Rutgers finished with 393 total yards, including 144 on the ground and 249 through the air.
Minnesota converted 5-11 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Minnesota led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brady Denaburg 26 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
DT Sheffield 4 Yd pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Jai Patel Kick) (Rutgers led 7-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Fame Ijeboi run for 2 yds for a TD (Brady Denaburg KICK) (Minnesota led 7-14 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
Le'Meke Brockington 8 Yd pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg Kick) (Minnesota led 14-14 over Rutgers).
Passing Touchdown
KJ Duff 14 Yd pass from Athan Kaliakmanis (Jai Patel Kick) (Rutgers led 14-0 over Minnesota).
Rushing Touchdown
Antwan Raymond 2 Yd Run (Jai Patel Kick) (Rutgers led 21-14 over Minnesota).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Smith 9 Yd pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg Kick) (Minnesota led 21-21 over Rutgers).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-28
Minnesota defeated Rutgers.
Total yards
362-393
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
38
Minnesota averaged 2.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
324
Minnesota averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-14
Rutgers's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 362 | 393 |
| Passing Yards | 324 | 249 |
| Rushing Yards | 38 | 144 |
| First Downs | 20 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 7-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 5-41 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 31-41 | 21-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 17 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 28:55 | 31:05 |