Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Northwestern Wildcats
Game Leaders

341
A. WeberQB
25/38, 5 TD, 2 INT
341

470
C.J. BacherQB
41/58, 4 TD
470

100
J. ThomasRB
22 CAR
100

81
O. ContehRB
14 CAR
81

116
E. WheelwrightWR
7 REC, 3 TD
116

114
E. PetermanWR
12 REC, 1 TD
114

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11
D. BarberS
11

15
A. KadelaLB
15
Team Stats
580
Total Yards
589
2
Turnovers
1
26
1st Downs
28
7-51
Penalties
2-15
8/16
3rd Down
7/19
1/2
4th Down
3/3
17:17
Possession
19:23
Game Information
Evanston, IL


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 26 | 28 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-16 | 7-19 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Total Yards | 580 | 589 |
| Passing | 341 | 470 |
| Comp/Att | 25/38 | 41/59 |
| Yards per pass | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 239 | 119 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 28 |
| Yards per rush | 5.4 | 4.3 |
| Penalties | 7-51 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 17:17 | 19:23 |
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 |
NCAAF News

Dabo Swinney says Clemson 'grossly underachieved' in 2025
In his first comments since the NFL draft, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Monday from ACC spring meetings, "It's pretty well documented we grossly underachieved last year. That isn't a news flash."
10h

Despite snub, Notre Dame on good terms with ACC, AD says
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua said his school's relationship is "very good and healthy" with the ACC despite the Irish's ill feelings immediately after their playoff snub in favor of Miami.
10h

CSC wins NIL arbitration case brought by Nebraska football players
The College Sports Commission won the first major test of its authority to enforce a salary cap in college sports Monday when an arbitrator upheld the fledging agency's decision to deny a set of deals involving Nebraska football players.
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