| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Minnesota | Northwestern |
| Score | 45 | 40 |
| First Downs | 16 | 13 |
| Total Offense | 305 | 445 |
| Rushes-YDS-TD | 37-124-2 | 28-22-0 |
| COMP-ATT-TD | 16-30-1 | 22-37-4 |
| Passing YDS | 181 | 423 |
| Sacked | 5 | 6 |
| 3rd Down Conv | 4-13 | 5-15 |
| 4th Down Conv | 3-3 | 0-3 |
| 2pt Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Redzone-TD-FG | 4-3-1 | 4-2-1 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Intercepted | 3 | 1 |
| PR Yds | 25 | 21 |
| KR Yds | 278 | 214 |
| Total Yards | 608 | 680 |
| Punts-Average | 4-43.8 | 4-48.3 |
| Penalties-YDS | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| T.O.P. | 15:18 | 12:42 |
