Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Minnesota Dominates Northwestern State 66-0 in Weather-Shortened Game
Minnesota's football team had a great game against Northwestern State, winning with a huge score of 66-0!
The game was cut short due to bad weather.
Minnesota's defense started strong with a quick touchdown from an interception, and the team scored several more times in the first quarter.
They racked up a lot of yards and points, with multiple players scoring touchdowns.
Unfortunately, one of Minnesota's key players got hurt during the game.
Northwestern State had a tough time, unable to score and facing turnovers.
Both teams will play their next games away from home.
Minnesota defeated Northwestern State 66-0 in a game shortened by weather.
John Nestor scored a pick-six on the first play, setting the tone for the game.
Minnesota scored five touchdowns in the first quarter, amassing 484 yards of offense.
Darius Taylor, Minnesota's top ball carrier, left the game early with an apparent leg injury.
Northwestern State's offense struggled, gaining only 42 yards and suffering turnovers.
- Who
- Minnesota and Northwestern State football teams
- What
- Minnesota defeated Northwestern State in a football game.
- When
- The game took place on Saturday.
- Where
- In Minnesota
- Why
- Minnesota scored many points and Northwestern State struggled offensively.
- Final Score
- Minnesota 66, Northwestern State 0
- Game Duration
- Ended with 6:15 left in the fourth quarter due to weather
- Minnesota's Offense
- 484 total yards
- Minnesota's Scoring
- Most points since 2001; 35 points in the first quarter
- Northwestern State's Offense
- 42 total yards
- Notable Players
- John Nestor (pick-six), Grant Washington (126 rushing yards)
- Injuries
- Darius Taylor (apparent leg injury)