
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa State Cyclones 
Thursday, December 31st 2009 (6:00 PM EST)
Iowa State 14 - Minnesota: 13
Golden Gophers (6 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (8 - 38 on Road)
'09 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (8 - 38 on Road)
'09 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: -0 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: MINN: 18 - ISU: 30 (48)
MINN Win prob: 49% | Cover: 49%
MINN Travel: 1275 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Our Line: -0 (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: MINN: 18 - ISU: 30 (48)
MINN Win prob: 49% | Cover: 49%
MINN Travel: 1275 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Cyclones (7 - 6) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 27 - 20 (32 - 19 @ Home)
'09 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 27 - 20 (32 - 19 @ Home)
'09 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
| Minnesota's 2009 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 9/5 | Minnesota at Syracuse | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/12 | Minnesota vs Air Force | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/19 | Minnesota vs California | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/26 | Minnesota at Northwestern | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/3 | Minnesota vs Wisconsin | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/10 | Minnesota vs Purdue | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/17 | Minnesota at Penn State | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/24 | Minnesota at Ohio State | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/31 | Minnesota vs Michigan State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/7 | Minnesota vs Illinois | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/14 | Minnesota vs South Dakota State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/21 | Minnesota at Iowa | +2.5 | |||||
| Thu 12/31 | Minnesota vs Iowa State | +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 Minnesota's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
| Iowa State's 2009 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 9/3 | Iowa State vs North Dakota State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/12 | Iowa State vs Iowa | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/19 | Iowa State at Kent State | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 9/26 | Iowa State vs Army | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/3 | Iowa State vs Kansas State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/10 | Iowa State at Kansas | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/17 | Iowa State vs Baylor | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/24 | Iowa State at Nebraska | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/31 | Iowa State at Texas A&M | +2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/7 | Iowa State vs Oklahoma State | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/14 | Iowa State vs Colorado | -23.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/21 | Iowa State at Missouri | +2.5 | |||||
| Thu 12/31 | Iowa State vs Minnesota | -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 Iowa State's Schedule
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Important Stats (2008)
Overall Stats 2008
Additional Stats 2008
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN | .04 | 41% | 23 | 39% | 2.58 | 104 | 41% | 235 | -0.09 | .07 | 43% | 22.9 | 40% | 42% | 0 | 53.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| ISU | .06 | 41% | 27.4 | 39% | 2.79 | 138 | 41% | 258 | 0 | .12 | 46% | 20.2 | 43% | 48% | -0.08 | 56.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| ISU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2008
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 23 | 8.3 | 41% | -0.09 | 1.5 | 17 | 323 | 104 | 235 | 3.1 | 46% | 53% | 39% | 41% | 1% | .04 |
| ISU Defense | 12 | 20.2 | 18.8 | 45.7% | -0.08 | 2.4 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 48% | 43% | 48% | 2% | .12 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 22.9 | 38 | 42.7% | 0 | 2.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% | 50% | 40% | 42% | 4% | .07 |
| ISU Offense | 12 | 27.4 | 32.3 | 41.4% | 0 | 1.9 | 20 | 387 | 138 | 258 | 4.1 | 45% | 53% | 39% | 41% | 3% | .06 |
Additional Stats 2008
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | 18:19 | 16.5 | 35% | 60% | 6.4 | 53.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 32.5 |
| Iowa State | 12 | 18:50 | 20.1 | 38% | 50% | 6.4 | 56.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.4 |
Run Game Stats (2009)
Pass Game Stats (2009)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 46% | 39% | 33.5 | 103.8 | 3.1 | 20 | -.08 | 2.58 | 54% | 0% | 0.69 |
| ISU Defense | 12 | 51% | 43% | - | - | - | - | - | 2.8 | 78% | 0% | 0.7 |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 48% | 40% | - | - | - | - | .01 | 2.74 | 61% | 0% | 0.81 |
| ISU Offense | 12 | 45% | 39% | 33.6 | 138.4 | 4.1 | 18 | -.07 | 2.79 | 58% | 0% | 0.65 |
Pass Game Stats (2009)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 53% | 41% | 19.8 | 31.9 | 234.8 | 7.4 | 11.8 | 15 | 8 | .16 | 1.2 | 30% | 35% | .33 | 1% | 1.6 |
| ISU Defense | 12 | 48% | 48% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | .26 | 1.2 | 30% | 37% | .36 | 2% | 1.7 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 50% | 42% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | .14 | 1.1 | 33% | 32% | .2 | 4% | 1.5 |
| ISU Offense | 12 | 53% | 41% | 21.8 | 36.5 | 257.7 | 7.1 | 11.9 | 17 | 11 | .16 | 1.2 | 33% | 29% | .2 | 3% | 1.6 |
Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: NR
Minnesota's Offense Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense Rating: NR
2009 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Minnesota's 2009 Expected Record: -
Minnesota's 2009 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: 715.76
Minnesota's Power Rating: NR
Minnesota's Offense Rating: NR
Minnesota's Defense Rating: NR
2009 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Minnesota's 2009 Expected Record: -
Minnesota's 2009 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: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: Iowa State: 0
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: Iowa State:
Minnesota: Iowa State: 0
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: Iowa State:
Iowa State's Power Ratings
Iowa State's Power Rating: 0 NR
Iowa State's Offense Rating: NR
Iowa State's Defense Rating: NR
2009 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Iowa State's 2009 Expected Record: -
Iowa State's 2009 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Iowa State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Iowa State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Iowa State's Power Rating: 0 NR
Iowa State's Offense Rating: NR
Iowa State's Defense Rating: NR
2009 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Iowa State's 2009 Expected Record: -
Iowa State's 2009 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Iowa State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Iowa State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense on Road: 8.3
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 38
Minnesota's 2009 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense on Road: 8.3
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 38
Minnesota's 2009 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Iowa State 30
Minnesota 18
Projected Total Points: 48
Iowa State 30
Minnesota 18
Projected Total Points: 48
Iowa State Scoring
Offense: 27.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 32.3
Defense: 20.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
Iowa State's 2009 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 27.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 32.3
Defense: 20.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.8
Iowa State's 2009 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record at home: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12/31 | Iowa State | 14 | Minnesota | 13 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State | 1 | 0 | 0 Overs |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | 0 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 0 |
| Minnesota Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2009 | N/A | Minnesota vs Iowa State | L 13 - 14 | ||
| 2008 | N/A | Minnesota vs Kansas | L 21 - 42 | ||
| 2006 | N/A | Minnesota vs Texas Tech | L 41 - 44 | ||
| 2005 | N/A | Minnesota vs Virginia | L 31 - 34 | ||
| 2004 | N/A | Minnesota vs Alabama | W 20 - 16 | ||
| 2003 | N/A | Minnesota vs Oregon | W 31 - 30 | ||
| Iowa State Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2009 | N/A | Iowa State vs Minnesota | W 14 - 13 | ||
| 2005 | N/A | Iowa State vs TCU | L 24 - 27 | ||
| 2004 | N/A | Iowa State vs Miami (OH) | W 17 - 13 | ||
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MINN | ISU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Perf GradeGrade | NR | NR |
| OffenseOff | NR | NR |
| DefenseDef | NR | NR |
| Spec TeamsST | NR | NR |
| TalentTal | NR | NR |
| Blue ChipsBC% | NR | NR |
| MINN Off | ISU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| MINN Off | ISU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| MINN Off | ISU Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
| CategoryCat | ISU Off | MINN Def |
|---|---|---|
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | NR | NR |
| SuccessSuc | NR | NR |
| ExplosiveExp | NR | NR |
| PPAPPA | NR | NR |
| PowerPwr | NR | NR |
| SP+SP+ | NR | NR |
| Pts POPPO | NR | NR |
| HavocHav | NR | NR |
| ISU Off | MINN Def | |
|---|---|---|
| Run GameRun | NR | NR |
| Run SuccessRSuc | NR | NR |
| Run ExplRExp | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR | Run BlockR Blk | NR | - |
| OL YdsOLY | NR | NR |
| Stuff RateStuff | NR | NR |
| TackleTak | - | NR |
| CategoryCat | ISU Off | MINN Def |
|---|---|---|
| Pass GamePass | NR | NR |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | NR | NR |
| Pass ExplPExl | NR | NR |
| PPAExp | NR | NR |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | NR | NR |
| F7 HavocF7 | NR | NR |
| DB HavocDB | NR | NR |
Program Comparison
ISU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'09 Profile: Remains Poor G5
MINN 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'09 Profile: Remains Poor G5
ISU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'09 Profile: Remains Poor G5
MINN 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'09 Profile: Remains Poor G5
Weather Forecast
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Iowa State won vs Minnesota this year (14-13)
No Matchups Past 4 Years
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