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3-2
Northwestern
#16 · 5-0
Final · 0 - 27
WEEK 5 · BIG 10 Ryan Field, Evanston
Sat, Oct 3 4:00 PM Ryan Field, Evanston
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Recap
Northwestern shut out Minnesota 27-0 in a dominant Big Ten defensive performance at Ryan Field. The Wildcats controlled the game from the start with a methodical 14-play opening drive, then Clayton Thorson scored two rushing touchdowns while Jack Mitchell added two field goals. Anthony Walker Jr. sealed the shutout with a 13-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, capping a complete team effort.
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Final Stats
Minnesota Northwestern- 99 Pass Yards 128
- 74 Rush Yards 184
- 173 Total Yards 312
- 11 First Downs 16
- 25% 3rd Down Conv. 41.2%
- 2 Turnovers 0
- 10 Penalty Yards 20
- 25:58 Time of Possession 34:02
Play Breakdown
- Run plays 50 of 70 snaps 71%
- Pass plays 20 of 70 snaps 29%
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