Game Day Central: Nebraska at Minnesota
Fresh off a bye week, which came after a 20-13 win at Purdue, Minnesota returns to action Saturday as it hosts Nebraska for a Big Ten matchup at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Date/Time: Oct. 16th, 2021 / 11 a.m. CT
Site: Huntington Bank Stadium - Minneapolis, Minn.
Series Overall: Minnesota leads 34-25-2
Streak: Minnesota has won two straight
Last Meeting: Minnesota won 24-17 (Dec. 12, 2020)
Television: ESPN2
Radio: KFAN 100.3 FM // XM: 386 // SXM App: 976
LAST WEEK:
- Nebraska (3-4, 1-3 Big Ten) is coming off a tight 32-29 loss to then-No. 9 ranked Michigan. The Cornhuskers led 22-19 heading into the fourth quarter, but the Wolverines outscored them 13-7 in the period – and used a pair of Jake Moody field goals in the final three minutes – to come out on top. Quarterback Adrian Martinez led the way for Nebraska, completing 18 of 28 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns with one interception.
- Minnesota (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) had the week off from gameplay after picking up a 20-13 road win at Purdue on Oct. 2. The Gophers will be trying to win back-to-back games for the first time in 2021 when they square off with the Cornhuskers.
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
|
Passing |
Adrian Martinez |
118-178 (66.29%); 1,754 yards; 9 TDs; 3 INTs; 250.57 yards per game |
|
Rushing |
Adrian Martinez |
88 carries; 450 yards; 10 TDs; 64.29 yards per game |
|
Receiving |
Samori Toure |
26 catches; 520 yards; 3 TDs; 74.29 yards per game |
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
|
Tackles |
Luke Reimer |
63 |
|
Tackles for Loss |
Garrett Nelson |
8 |
|
Sacks |
Garrett Nelson |
2.5 |
|
Interceptions |
Deontai Williams |
3 |
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
|
Passing |
Tanner Morgan |
47-90 (52.22%); 709 yards; 4 TDs, 2 INTs; 141.80 yards per game |
|
Rushing |
Mar'Keise Irving |
25 carries; 112 yards; 28.00 yards per game |
|
Receiving |
Dylan Wright |
9 catches; 169 yards; 2 TD; 42.25 yards per game |
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
|
Tackles |
Jack Gibbens |
30 |
|
Tackles for Loss |
Boye Mafe |
6 |
|
Sacks |
Boye Mafe |
5 |
|
Interceptions |
Tyler Nubin |
2 |
| Minnesota | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
|
24.40 |
Points/Game |
31.86 |
|
334.2 |
Total Offense |
341.6 |
|
192.4 |
Rushing Yards/Game |
223.6 |
|
141.80 |
Passing Yards/Game |
270 |
|
89 |
First Downs |
163 |
|
5.3 |
Yards/Play |
6.8 |
|
5 |
Turnovers |
9 |
| Minnesota | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
|
19.60 |
Points/Game |
17.86 |
|
307.8 |
Total Yds/Game |
341.6 |
|
77 |
Rushing Yds/Game |
133.9 |
|
230.80 |
Passing Yds/Game |
207.71 |
|
83 |
First Downs |
125 |
|
5.1 |
Yards/Play |
5.0 |
|
9 |
Turnovers |
8 |
LINKS:
THREE KEYS TO VICTORY: GOPHERS VS. NEBRASKA
P.J. FLECK TALKS INJURIES, PREVIEWS NEBRASKA
STAFF PREDICTIONS:
Sean Williams: 35-24 Nebraska
Alex Carlson: 31-21 Nebraska
Jared Halus: 28-23 Minnesota
Tyler Mansfield: 31-20 Nebraska
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