Northwestern Wildcats @ Minnesota Golden Gophers
Game Leaders

121
B. BasanezQB
13/26, 1 INT
121

155
B. CupitoQB
12/21, 2 TD
155

78
N. HerronRB
11 CAR
78

145
L. MaroneyRB
24 CAR, 1 TD
145

44
N. HerronRB
4 REC
44

72
M. SpaethTE
5 REC
72

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9
T. McGarigleLB
9

7
J. PawielskiS
7
Team Stats
267
Total Yards
454
1
Turnovers
0
13
1st Downs
22
0-0
Penalties
0-0
3/13
3rd Down
12/19
0/1
4th Down
1/1
15:05
Possession
21:23
Game Information
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 13 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-13 | 12-19 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 267 | 454 |
| Passing | 127 | 203 |
| Comp/Att | 14/28 | 14/23 |
| Yards per pass | 4.5 | 8.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 140 | 251 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 52 |
| Yards per rush | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Penalties | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 15:05 | 21:23 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| 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 |
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