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Minnesota at Northwestern

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Minnesota beat Northwestern 20–⁠17. It was their 89th meeting; after it, Minnesota led the series 51–⁠33–⁠5.

AwayMinnesota8–⁠5 in 2013
20
HomeNorthwestern5–⁠7 in 2013
17

Final at Ryan Field, EvanstonTV: ESPN2Attendance 36,587

At kickoff
51°F, clear, wind 8 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Palwaukee Municipal Airport (KPWK), 19 km from the stadium, eight minutes before kickoff
Officials
Referee Dan Capron; umpire Jim Shaw; head linesman Jim Ryan; line judge Brian Bolinger; side judge Craig Jeffreys; field judge Al Terry; back judge Jack Lyman; alternate Tony CannellaGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Minnesota077620
Northwestern7001017

Standouts

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Player stats

Minnesota

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Philip Nelson8/1111210
Mitch Leidner1/31100
RushingCarYdsTDLong
David Cobb20103024
Mitch Leidner727010
Donnell Kirkwood102609
Philip Nelson92607
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Derrick Engel242129
Drew Wolitarsky228017
Mike Henry221014
David Cobb121021
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Ra’Shede Hageman170
James Manuel1241

Northwestern

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Trevor Siemian25/4623412
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Stephen Buckley958133
Treyvon Green934010
Tony Jones111011
Mike Trumpy3407
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tony Jones884124
Christian Jones553013
Cameron Dickerson228024
Mike Trumpy425014

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

MinnesotaNorthwestern
299Total yards328
123Passing yards234
176Rushing yards94
8.8Yards per pass5.1
3.6Yards per rush3.6
16First downs20
4–⁠13Third downs6–⁠16
0–⁠0Fourth downs2–⁠2
0Turnovers3
9–⁠89Penalties5–⁠40
35:15Possession24:45

Efficiency

MinnesotaNorthwestern
39%Success rate44%
0.07EPA per play0.07
0.88Explosiveness0.86
−0.06Rushing EPA−0.03
0.59Passing EPA0.12
27%Passing-down success35%
−0.06First-down EPA−0.04
−0.06Second-down EPA−0.24
0.72Third-down EPA0.50

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Northwestern 72% to win. Minnesota won as Elo’s underdog.

The line

Northwestern −13, over/under 52.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Northwestern 82%, Minnesota 18%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Northwestern end zoneMinnesota end zoneQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ1 NorthwesternPunt, 3 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 5 playsQ1 NorthwesternPunt, 4 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ1 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 7 playsQ1 MinnesotaPunt, 4 playsQ2 NorthwesternPunt, 11 playsQ2 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ2 NorthwesternInterception, 5 playsQ2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 playsQ2 NorthwesternPunt, 3 playsQ2 MinnesotaMissed FG, 5 playsQ2 NorthwesternEnd of halfQ3 NorthwesternPunt, 7 playsQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 4 playsQ3 NorthwesternPunt, 3 playsQ3 MinnesotaPunt, 9 playsQ3 NorthwesternPick-six, 2 plays (Minnesota scores)Q3 MinnesotaField goal, 4 playsQ4 NorthwesternField goal, 13 playsQ4 MinnesotaField goal, 11 playsQ4 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 14 playsQ4 MinnesotaEnd of game, 6 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Northwestern drives left to right, Minnesota right to left.
  1. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  2. Q1 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  3. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 5 plays, 9 yards
  4. Q1 NorthwesternPunt, 4 plays, 15 yards
  5. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  6. Q1 NorthwesternTouchdown run, 7 plays, 72 yards
  7. Q1 MinnesotaPunt, 4 plays, 17 yards
  8. Q2 NorthwesternPunt, 11 plays, 81 yards
  9. Q2 MinnesotaTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 32 yards
  10. Q2 NorthwesternInterception, 5 plays, 73 yards
  11. Q2 MinnesotaPunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  12. Q2 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  13. Q2 MinnesotaMissed FG, 5 plays, 26 yards
  14. Q2 NorthwesternEnd of half, 0 yards
  15. Q3 NorthwesternPunt, 7 plays, 33 yards
  16. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 4 plays, 20 yards
  17. Q3 NorthwesternPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  18. Q3 MinnesotaPunt, 9 plays, 67 yards
  19. Q3 NorthwesternPick-six, 2 plays (Minnesota scores), 7 yards
  20. Q3 MinnesotaField goal, 4 plays, −10 yards
  21. Q4 NorthwesternField goal, 13 plays, 43 yards
  22. Q4 MinnesotaField goal, 11 plays, 46 yards
  23. Q4 NorthwesternTouchdown pass, 14 plays, 75 yards
  24. Q4 MinnesotaEnd of game, 6 plays, 18 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Northwestern 7, Minnesota 0
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
14:491st & 10 at own 22Mitch Leidner pass incomplete to Maxx Williams.
14:262nd & 10 at own 22David Cobb rush for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Nick VanHoose, recovered by Minn Josh Campion at the Minn 25.
14:033rd & 7 at own 25MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard Illegal Formation accepted.
13:253rd & 12 at own 20Mitch Leidner rush for 10 yards to the Minn 30.
12:484th & 2 at own 30MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard Delay of Game accepted.
12:304th & 7 at own 25Peter Mortell punt for 38 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Nwest 37.
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
12:201st & 10 at own 37Trevor Siemian pass complete to Dan Vitale for 3 yards to the Nwest 40.
12:002nd & 7 at own 40Treyvon Green rush for 5 yards to the Nwest 45.
11:373rd & 2 at own 45Trevor Siemian pass incomplete.
11:264th & 2 at own 45Brandon Williams punt for 45 yards, downed at the Minn 10.
Minnesota Punt, 5 plays
11:201st & 10 at own 10David Cobb rush for no gain to the Minn 10.
10:452nd & 10 at own 10Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 11 yards to the Minn 21 for a 1ST down.
10:111st & 10 at own 21Mitch Leidner pass incomplete to Maxx Williams.
10:002nd & 10 at own 21David Cobb rush for 3 yards to the Minn 24.
8:474th & 12 at own 19Peter Mortell punt for 50 yards, returned by Tony Jones for 3 yards to the Nwest 34.
Northwestern Punt, 4 plays
8:371st & 10 at own 34Treyvon Green rush for 10 yards to the Nwest 44 for a 1ST down.
8:271st & 10 at own 44Trevor Siemian pass incomplete.
7:403rd & 19 at own 35Trevor Siemian pass complete to Mike Trumpy for 14 yards to the Nwest 49.
7:094th & 5 at own 49Brandon Williams punt for 36 yards, returned by Derrick Engel for 10 yards to the Minn 25.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
7:001st & 10 at own 25David Cobb rush for 3 yards to the Minn 28.
6:302nd & 7 at own 28Mitch Leidner rush for 1 yard to the Minn 29.
5:503rd & 6 at own 29Donnell Kirkwood rush for 1 yard to the Minn 30.
5:054th & 5 at own 30Peter Mortell punt for 42 yards, downed at the Nwest 28.
Northwestern Touchdown run, 7 plays
4:551st & 10 at own 28Stephen Buckley rush for 7 yards to the Nwest 35.
4:302nd & 3 at own 35Mike Trumpy rush for 2 yards to the Nwest 37.
3:553rd & 1 at own 37NORTHWESTERN penalty 5 yard False Start on Mark Szott accepted.
3:343rd & 6 at own 32Trevor Siemian pass complete to Tony Jones for 9 yards to the Nwest 41 for a 1ST down.
3:071st & 10 at own 41Stephen Buckley rush for 33 yards to the Minn 26 for a 1ST down.
2:501st & 10 at opp 26Trevor Siemian pass complete to Christian Jones for 12 yards to the Minn 14 for a 1ST down.
2:201st & 10 at opp 14Stephen Buckley rush for 11 yards to the Minn 3 for a 1ST down.
1:531st & goal at opp 3Stephen Buckley rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 6, Minnesota 0
1:53Jeff Budzien extra point GOOD.Northwestern 7, Minnesota 0
1:53Jeff Budzien kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Punt, 4 plays
1:461st & 10 at own 25Mitch Leidner rush for 10 yards to the Minn 35 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at own 35Donnell Kirkwood rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 33.
0:502nd & 12 at own 33Donnell Kirkwood rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 32.
0:043rd & 13 at own 32Mitch Leidner rush for 10 yards to the Minn 42.
Q2 14:514th & 3 at own 42Peter Mortell punt for 50 yards, downed at the Nwest 8.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Tied at 7
Northwestern Punt, 11 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 8Treyvon Green rush for 1 yard to the Nwest 9.
14:282nd & 9 at own 9Trevor Siemian pass incomplete.
14:203rd & 9 at own 9Trevor Siemian pass complete to Tony Jones for 11 yards to the Nwest 20 for a 1ST down.
14:001st & 10 at own 20Trevor Siemian pass complete to Mike Trumpy for 10 yards to the Nwest 30 for a 1ST down.
13:301st & 10 at own 30Mike Trumpy rush for 7 yards to the Nwest 37.
13:092nd & 3 at own 37Trevor Siemian pass incomplete to Tony Jones.
13:003rd & 3 at own 37Trevor Siemian pass complete to Cameron Dickerson for 4 yards to the Nwest 41 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at own 41Treyvon Green rush for 2 yards to the Minn 42, MINNESOTA penalty 15 yard Unsportsmanlike Conduct on Damarius Travis accepted for a 1ST down.
12:201st & 10 at opp 42Treyvon Green rush for 7 yards to the Minn 35.
11:452nd & 3 at opp 35Treyvon Green rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 37.
10:344th & 7 at opp 39Brandon Williams punt for 21 yards, fair catch by Derrick Engel at the Minn 18.
Minnesota Touchdown pass, 8 plays
10:251st & 10 at own 18David Cobb rush for 7 yards to the Minn 25.
9:552nd & 3 at own 25Donnell Kirkwood rush for 5 yards to the Minn 30 for a 1ST down.
9:101st & 10 at own 30Philip Nelson pass complete to Mike Henry for 7 yards to the Minn 37.
8:362nd & 3 at own 37Philip Nelson rush for 4 yards to the Minn 41 for a 1ST down.
8:081st & 10 at own 41Philip Nelson pass incomplete to Maxx Williams.
7:502nd & 10 at own 41Philip Nelson pass complete to David Cobb for 21 yards to the Nwest 38 for a 1ST down.
7:201st & 10 at opp 38David Cobb rush for 9 yards to the Nwest 29.
6:482nd & 1 at opp 29Philip Nelson pass complete to Derrick Engel for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Northwestern 7, Minnesota 6
6:48Chris Hawthorne extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
6:482nd & 1 at own 35NORTHWESTERN penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Dwight White accepted.
6:48Chris Hawthorne kickoff for 50 yards for a touchback.
Northwestern Interception, 5 plays
6:421st & 10 at own 25Trevor Siemian pass incomplete.
6:302nd & 10 at own 25Stephen Buckley rush for 3 yards to the Nwest 28.
6:033rd & 7 at own 28Trevor Siemian pass complete to Tony Jones for 24 yards to the Minn 48 for a 1ST down.
5:381st & 10 at opp 48Stephen Buckley rush for no gain to the Minn 48.
4:592nd & 10 at opp 48Trevor Siemian pass intercepted by Ra’Shede Hageman at the Minn 45, returned for 7 yards to the Minn 37, MINNESOTA penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted.
Minnesota Punt, 3 plays
4:451st & 10 at own 37Jamel Harbison rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 35.
4:102nd & 12 at own 35David Cobb rush for 8 yards to the Minn 43.
2:524th & 14 at own 33Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 2:52.
2:404th & 14 at own 33Peter Mortell punt for 57 yards, returned by Tony Jones for 13 yards to the Nwest 23.
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
2:341st & 10 at own 23Stephen Buckley rush for no gain to the Nwest 23.
2:032nd & 10 at own 23Trevor Siemian pass incomplete to Tony Jones.
1:533rd & 10 at own 23Mike Trumpy rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Nwest 18.
1:524th & 15 at own 18Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 1:52.
1:434th & 15 at own 18Brandon Williams punt for 31 yards, fair catch by KJ Maye at the Nwest 49.
Minnesota Missed FG, 5 plays
1:351st & 10 at opp 49David Cobb rush for 1 yard to the Nwest 48.
1:202nd & 9 at opp 48David Cobb rush for 2 yards to the Nwest 46.
0:553rd & 7 at opp 46Philip Nelson pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 17 yards to the Nwest 29 for a 1ST down.
0:451st & 10 at opp 29Philip Nelson rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Nwest 32.
0:132nd & 13 at opp 32Philip Nelson rush for 5 yards to the Nwest 27.
0:013rd & 8 at opp 27Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 0:01.
0:013rd & 8 at opp 27Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 00:01.
0:003rd & 8 at opp 27Chris Hawthorne 44 yard field goal MISSED.
Q3 15:00Chris Hawthorne kickoff for 65 yards returned by Matthew Harris for 23 yards to the Nwest 13, NORTHWESTERN penalty 10 yard Illegal Block accepted.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Minnesota 14, Northwestern 7
Northwestern Punt, 7 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 13Trevor Siemian pass complete to Tony Jones for 7 yards to the Nwest 20.
14:202nd & 3 at own 20Trevor Siemian pass complete to Christian Jones for 10 yards to the Nwest 30 for a 1ST down.
14:001st & 10 at own 30Trevor Siemian pass complete to Tony Jones for 7 yards to the Nwest 37.
13:352nd & 3 at own 37Treyvon Green rush for 5 yards to the Nwest 42 for a 1ST down.
13:191st & 10 at own 42Treyvon Green rush for 4 yards to the Nwest 46.
12:452nd & 6 at own 46Trevor Siemian rush for no gain to the Nwest 46.
12:183rd & 6 at own 46Trevor Siemian pass incomplete.
12:094th & 6 at own 46Brandon Williams punt for 39 yards, downed at the Minn 15.
Minnesota Punt, 4 plays
11:591st & 10 at own 15David Cobb rush for 24 yards to the Minn 39 for a 1ST down.
11:002nd & 19 at own 30MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard False Start on Josh Campion accepted.
10:302nd & 24 at own 25David Cobb rush for no gain to the Minn 25.
9:453rd & 24 at own 25Mitch Leidner rush for 10 yards to the Minn 35.
9:044th & 14 at own 35Peter Mortell punt for 43 yards, downed at the Nwest 22.
Northwestern Punt, 3 plays
8:501st & 10 at own 22Stephen Buckley rush for 1 yard to the Nwest 23.
8:302nd & 9 at own 23Trevor Siemian pass complete to Christian Jones for 6 yards to the Nwest 29.
8:023rd & 3 at own 29Trevor Siemian pass incomplete to Dan Vitale.
7:524th & 3 at own 29Brandon Williams punt for 41 yards, returned by Derrick Engel for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 28.
Minnesota Punt, 9 plays
7:431st & 10 at own 28David Cobb rush for 13 yards to the Minn 41 for a 1ST down.
7:151st & 10 at own 41David Cobb rush for 2 yards to the Minn 43.
6:452nd & 8 at own 43Donnell Kirkwood rush for 2 yards to the Minn 45.
6:103rd & 6 at own 45Philip Nelson pass complete to Isaac Fruechte for 8 yards to the Nwest 47 for a 1ST down.
5:301st & 10 at opp 47Donnell Kirkwood rush for 6 yards to the Nwest 41.
4:502nd & 4 at opp 41Philip Nelson rush for 5 yards to the Nwest 36 for a 1ST down.
4:201st & 10 at opp 36Donnell Kirkwood rush for 1 yard to the Nwest 35.
3:502nd & 9 at opp 35Donnell Kirkwood rush for 2 yards to the Nwest 33.
3:103rd & 7 at opp 33Philip Nelson pass complete to Donnell Kirkwood for 3 yards to the Nwest 30.
2:164th & 4 at opp 30MINNESOTA penalty 15 yard Pass Interference accepted.
1:574th & 19 at opp 45Peter Mortell punt for 33 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the Nwest 12.
Northwestern Pick-six, 2 plays (Minnesota scores)
1:471st & 10 at own 12Trevor Siemian pass complete to Tony Jones for 7 yards to the Nwest 19.
1:222nd & 3 at own 19Trevor Siemian pass intercepted by James Manuel at the Nwest 24, returned for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 14, Northwestern 7
1:22Chris Hawthorne extra point GOOD.
1:22Chris Hawthorne kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Field goal, 4 plays
1:041st & 10 at opp 23David Cobb rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 24.
0:322nd & 11 at opp 24Philip Nelson pass incomplete to Drew Wolitarsky.
0:223rd & 11 at opp 24Philip Nelson rush for 7 yards to the Nwest 17.
Q4 14:554th & 4 at opp 17Chris Hawthorne 34 yard field goal GOOD.Minnesota 17, Northwestern 7
Q4 14:55Chris Hawthorne kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter4 drives, then Minnesota 20, Northwestern 17
Northwestern Field goal, 13 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 25Stephen Buckley rush for no gain to the Nwest 25.
14:202nd & 10 at own 25Trevor Siemian pass complete to Dan Vitale for 6 yards to the Nwest 31.
13:453rd & 4 at own 31Trevor Siemian pass complete to Rashad Lawrence for 16 yards to the Nwest 47 for a 1ST down.
13:311st & 10 at own 47Trevor Siemian pass incomplete to Christian Jones.
13:232nd & 10 at own 47Trevor Siemian pass complete to Christian Jones for 13 yards to the Minn 40 for a 1ST down.
12:501st & 10 at opp 40Tony Jones rush for 11 yards to the Minn 29 for a 1ST down.
12:251st & 10 at opp 29Trevor Siemian pass incomplete to Treyvon Green.
12:122nd & 10 at opp 29Trevor Siemian pass complete to Tony Jones for 9 yards to the Minn 20.
11:443rd & 1 at opp 20Treyvon Green rush for 2 yards to the Minn 18 for a 1ST down.
11:221st & 10 at opp 18Trevor Siemian pass incomplete to Tony Jones.
11:222nd & 10 at opp 18Timeout MINNESOTA, clock 11:22.
11:172nd & 10 at opp 18Trevor Siemian pass incomplete.
11:143rd & 10 at opp 18Trevor Siemian pass incomplete.
11:094th & 10 at opp 18Jeff Budzien 35 yard field goal GOOD.Minnesota 17, Northwestern 10
11:09Jeff Budzien kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Minnesota Field goal, 11 plays
10:551st & 10 at own 25Philip Nelson pass complete to Mike Henry for 14 yards to the Minn 29, MINNESOTA penalty 10 yard Illegal Block accepted.
10:201st & 6 at own 29David Cobb rush for 15 yards to the Minn 44 for a 1ST down.
9:551st & 10 at own 44Philip Nelson rush for 7 yards to the Nwest 49.
9:202nd & 3 at opp 49Donnell Kirkwood rush for 9 yards to the Nwest 40 for a 1ST down.
8:501st & 10 at opp 40Donnell Kirkwood rush for 3 yards to the Nwest 37.
8:112nd & 7 at opp 37Philip Nelson pass incomplete to Derrick Engel.
7:553rd & 7 at opp 37Philip Nelson pass complete to Derrick Engel for 13 yards to the Nwest 24 for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at opp 24David Cobb rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 25.
6:502nd & 11 at opp 25David Cobb rush for no gain to the Nwest 25.
6:053rd & 11 at opp 25Philip Nelson rush for 4 yards to the Nwest 21.
5:244th & 7 at opp 21Chris Hawthorne 38 yard field goal GOOD.Minnesota 20, Northwestern 10
5:24Chris Hawthorne kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Northwestern Touchdown pass, 14 plays
5:241st & 10 at own 25MINNESOTA penalty 5 yard Offside on Hendrick Ekpe accepted.
5:191st & 5 at own 30Trevor Siemian pass incomplete to Rashad Lawrence.
5:052nd & 5 at own 30Trevor Siemian pass complete to Mike Trumpy for a loss of 4 yards to the Nwest 26.
4:473rd & 9 at own 26NORTHWESTERN penalty 5 yard False Start on Jack Konopka accepted.
4:363rd & 14 at own 21Trevor Siemian pass incomplete to Dan Vitale.
4:314th & 14 at own 21MINNESOTA penalty 14 yard Pass Interference on Eric Murray accepted.
4:281st & 10 at own 35Trevor Siemian pass complete to Kyle Prater for 7 yards to the Nwest 42.
4:162nd & 3 at own 42Trevor Siemian pass complete to Cameron Dickerson for 24 yards to the Minn 34 for a 1ST down.
4:021st & 10 at opp 34Trevor Siemian pass incomplete.
3:552nd & 10 at opp 34Trevor Siemian pass incomplete.
3:503rd & 10 at opp 34Trevor Siemian pass incomplete to Tony Jones.
3:374th & 10 at opp 34Trevor Siemian pass complete to Christian Jones for 12 yards to the Minn 22 for a 1ST down.
3:341st & 10 at opp 22NORTHWESTERN penalty 5 yard False Start on Christian Jones accepted.
3:201st & 15 at opp 27Trevor Siemian pass complete to Dan Vitale for 4 yards to the Minn 23.
3:042nd & 11 at opp 23Trevor Siemian pass incomplete to Christian Jones.
2:453rd & 11 at opp 23Trevor Siemian pass complete to Treyvon Green for 8 yards to the Minn 15.
2:254th & 3 at opp 15Trevor Siemian pass complete to Mike Trumpy for 5 yards to the Minn 10 for a 1ST down.
2:071st & goal at opp 10Trevor Siemian pass complete to Tony Jones for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Minnesota 20, Northwestern 16
2:07Jeff Budzien extra point GOOD.Minnesota 20, Northwestern 17
2:07Jeff Budzien on-side kick recovered by MINNESOTA at the Nwest 43.
Minnesota End of game, 6 plays
2:001st & 10 at opp 43David Cobb rush for 11 yards to the Nwest 32 for a 1ST down.
1:221st & 10 at opp 32David Cobb rush for 5 yards to the Nwest 27.
1:222nd & 5 at opp 27Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 01:22.
1:182nd & 5 at opp 27David Cobb rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 28.
1:183rd & 6 at opp 28Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 01:18.
1:123rd & 6 at opp 28Philip Nelson rush for 7 yards to the Nwest 21 for a 1ST down.
1:121st & 10 at opp 21Timeout NORTHWESTERN, clock 01:12.
1:051st & 10 at opp 21Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Nwest 23.
0:352nd & 12 at opp 23Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Nwest 25.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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Minnesota leads 56–⁠38–⁠5 in 99 meetings, counting the 10 since this game.

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