Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Game Leaders

245
T. MorganQB
15/28, 2 TD
245

48
J. LanganTE
9/19, 3 INT
48

111
R. SmithRB
19 CAR, 2 TD
111

50
I. PachecoRB
15 CAR
50

130
T. JohnsonWR
6 REC, 1 TD
130

18
E. LewisWR
3 REC
18

1
E. OtomewoDE
1

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5
S. RennerDL
0 SOLO
5

13
O. FatukasiLB
7 SOLO
13
Team Stats
443
Total Yards
189
0
Turnovers
3
25
1st Downs
16
3-40
Penalties
5-55
7/14
3rd Down
8/14
2/3
4th Down
0/0
33:33
Possession
26:27
Game Information
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Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 25 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-14 | 8-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 443 | 189 |
| Passing | 245 | 48 |
| Comp/Att | 15/28 | 9/19 |
| Yards per pass | 8.8 | 2.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing | 198 | 141 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| Penalties | 3-40 | 5-55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Possession | 33:33 | 26:27 |
MINN @ RUTG Videos
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2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 14-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-1 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News

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