Total Yards
Minnesota252
New Mexico204
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New Mexico at Minnesota
Dec 26, 2025 • Completed • Neutral Site
Rate Bowl
Season 2025PostseasonWeek 1
Away
New Mexico
Mountain West
Final Score
17 - 20
NMM
Home
Minnesota
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Minnesota147
New Mexico88
Rushing Yards
Minnesota105
New Mexico116
Turnovers
Minnesota1
New Mexico1
Game Conditions
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Minnesota vs New Mexico box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Minnesota29:31
New Mexico30:29
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Minnesota edges New Mexico 20-17
Minnesota defeated New Mexico 20-17 in Week 1 of the 2025 postseason slate, finishing with a 252-204 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Minnesota controlled the scoreboard in a 20-17 win over New Mexico. The result came in Week 1 of the 2025 season and added another completed Power 4-involved game to the local archive.
Minnesota's box score carried the story: 252 total yards, 105 rushing yards, and 147 passing yards. New Mexico finished with 204 total yards, including 116 on the ground and 88 through the air.
Minnesota converted 7-15 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Minnesota led 7-6 at halftime. Minnesota finished the game with enough separation to keep the final margin comfortable.
Key Moments
Final margin
Minnesota finished off a 20-17 win over New Mexico.
Yardage edge
Minnesota posted 252 total yards while New Mexico had 204.
Efficiency note
Minnesota converted 7-15 on third down.
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-17
Minnesota defeated New Mexico.
Total yards
252-204
Minnesota held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
105
Minnesota averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
147
Minnesota averaged 5.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Minnesota's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-18
New Mexico's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 252 | 204 |
| Passing Yards | 147 | 88 |
| Rushing Yards | 105 | 116 |
| First Downs | 16 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 8-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-87 | 6-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-28 | 15-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 29:31 | 30:29 |