Northwestern at Minnesota - 2004 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 25th 2004 (9:00 PM EDT)
Minnesota 43 - Northwestern: 17  (Big Ten)

 
Wildcats (6 - 6) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 29 (25 - 36 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
MINN is playing their 5th straight game
NW is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: NW: 25 - MINN: 34 (59)
NW Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
NW Travel: 342 miles
Golden Gophers (7 - 5) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 30 - 23 (36 - 15 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Northwestern's 2004 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Thu 9/2 Northwestern at TCU+2.5
Sat 9/11 Northwestern vs Arizona State-23.5
Sat 9/18 Northwestern vs Kansas-23.5
Sat 9/25 Northwestern at Minnesota+2.5
Sat 10/2 Northwestern vs Ohio State-23.5
Sat 10/9 Northwestern vs Indiana-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/23 Northwestern at Wisconsin+2.5
Sat 10/30 Northwestern vs Purdue-23.5
Sat 11/6 Northwestern at Penn State+2.5
Sat 11/13 Northwestern at Michigan+2.5
Sat 11/20 Northwestern vs Illinois-23.5
Sat 11/27 Northwestern at Hawai'i+2.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Minnesota's 2004 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/4 Minnesota vs Toledo-23.5
Sat 9/11 Minnesota vs Illinois State-23.5
Sat 9/18 Minnesota at Colorado State+2.5
Sat 9/25 Minnesota vs Northwestern-23.5
Sat 10/2 Minnesota vs Penn State-23.5
Sat 10/9 Minnesota at Michigan+2.5
Sat 10/16 Minnesota at Michigan State+2.5
Sat 10/23 Minnesota vs Illinois-23.5
Sat 10/30 Minnesota at Indiana+2.5
Sat 11/6 Minnesota at Wisconsin+2.5
Sat 11/13 Minnesota vs Iowa-23.5
Fri 12/31 Minnesota vs Alabama-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Minnesota's Schedule
Important Stats (2004)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
NW0%24.60%000%000%28.50%0%0000
MINN0%30.10%000%000%22.80%0%0000
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
NW#129 (.02)37% (123)39% (113)2.63 (124)9936% (116)1863.02 (127)#57 (.15)45% (106)44% (80)46% (117)3.74 (64)38.81.51.3
MINN#64 (.2)45% (39)44% (65)2.7 (119)10346% (29)2044.38 (27)#16 (.08)39% (35)36% (8)42% (80)3.32 (23)35.60.81.5



Overall Stats 2004
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
NW Offense1224.624.80%00000000%0%0%0%0%
MINN Defense1222.8150%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
NW Defense1228.535.50%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
MINN Offense1230.135.70%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2004
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Northwestern120:000NAN%0%0000000100
Minnesota120:000NAN%0%0000000100
Run Game Stats (2004)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
NW Offense120%0%000000%0%0
MINN Defense120%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
NW Defense120%0% - - - - 00%0%0
MINN Offense120%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2004)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
NW Offense120%0%000000000%0%0%0
MINN Defense120%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
NW Defense120%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
MINN Offense120%0%000000000%0%0%0

Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: NR
Northwestern's Offense Rating: NR
Northwestern's Defense Rating: NR
2004 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Northwestern's 2004 Expected Record: -
Northwestern's 2004 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Northwestern:    Minnesota: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern:    Minnesota:




Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Minnesota's Offense Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense Rating: NR
2004 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Minnesota's 2004 Expected Record: -
Minnesota's 2004 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 24.6 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.8
Defense: 28.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 35.5

Northwestern's 2004 Record
Record: 6 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record on Road: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Minnesota 34
Northwestern 25

Total Points: 59

Based on Last 4 Games
Minnesota 36
Northwestern 27

Total Points: 63

Based on Entire Season
Minnesota 32
Northwestern 22

Total Points: 54
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 30.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 35.7
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 15

Minnesota's 2004 Record
Record: 7 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202511/22Northwestern38Minnesota35Northwestern -4.0Minnesota41.0Over
202309/23Northwestern37Minnesota34Minnesota -11.5Northwestern39.5Over
202211/12Minnesota31Northwestern3Minnesota -17Minnesota40.5Under
202110/30Northwestern14Minnesota41Minnesota -7.5Minnesota43.5Over
201911/23Northwestern22Minnesota38Minnesota -15.5Minnesota41.0Over
201811/17Minnesota14Northwestern24Minnesota -3Northwestern48.5Under
201711/18Northwestern39Minnesota0Northwestern -7Northwestern40.5Under
201611/19Minnesota29Northwestern12Minnesota -2Minnesota46.0Under
201510/03Northwestern27Minnesota0Northwestern -6.5Northwestern40.5Under
201410/11Minnesota24Northwestern17Minnesota -3.5Minnesota45.0Under
201310/19Northwestern17Minnesota20Northwestern -13Minnesota0
201210/13Minnesota13Northwestern21
201111/19Northwestern28Minnesota13
201010/02Minnesota28Northwestern29
200909/26Northwestern24Minnesota35
200811/01Minnesota17Northwestern24
200710/13Northwestern49Minnesota48
200409/25Minnesota43Northwestern17
200310/04Northwestern17Minnesota42
200210/10Minnesota45Northwestern42
200110/13Northwestern23Minnesota17
200010/27Minnesota35Northwestern41
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Minnesota1074 Overs
Northwestern1246 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams12 - 106 - 55 - 31 - 2
Road Teams10 - 125 - 62 - 13 - 5

(#) NW at (#) MINN
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatNWMINN
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Northwestern on Offense
CategoryCat
NW OffMINN Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Northwestern Run Game
CategoryCat
NW OffMINN Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Northwestern Pass Game
CategoryCat
NW OffMINN Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Minnesota on Offense
CategoryCatMINN OffNW Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Minnesota Run Game
CategoryCat
MINN OffNW Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Minnesota Pass Game
CategoryCatMINN OffNW Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
MINN 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'04 Profile: Remains Poor G5

NW 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'04 Profile: Remains Poor G5

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Rematch from Week 5
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Minnesota won vs Northwestern this year (43-17)

Previous Matchups
Northwestern beat Minnesota in 2023 (37-34)
Minnesota beat Northwestern in 2022 (31-3)

  
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