Michigan State Spartans @ Minnesota Golden Gophers
5-1, 3-0 Big Ten
30
5-1, 3-0 Big Ten
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 30 | |
MINN | 6 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 27 |
3-3, 0-3 Big Ten
27
3-3, 0-3 Big Ten
Game Leaders
120
B. LewerkeQB
9/18, 1 INT
120
163
D. CroftQB
11/20, 3 TD, 1 INT
163
194
L. ScottRB
25 CAR, 2 TD
194
44
R. SmithRB
11 CAR
44
35
F. Davis IIIWR
2 REC
35
106
T. JohnsonWR
8 REC, 3 TD
106
2
K. WillekesDE
2
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None
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7
A. DowellLB
5 SOLO
7
16
T. BarberLB
9 SOLO
16
Team Stats
365
Total Yards
290
3
Turnovers
2
19
1st Downs
14
5-40
Penalties
1-15
4/12
3rd Down
5/13
1/2
4th Down
1/1
34:07
Possession
25:53
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 14 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-12 | 5-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 365 | 290 |
| Passing | 120 | 216 |
| Comp/Att | 9/18 | 16/32 |
| Yards per pass | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 245 | 74 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 27 |
| Yards per rush | 4.9 | 2.7 |
| Penalties | 5-40 | 1-15 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 34:07 | 25:53 |
2026 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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