2011 schedule
Minnesota
Big Ten
Final rank
#19
Record
3-9
Points
6
Diff
-159
Scored
221
Allowed
380
Outcome
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Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2011 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USC(Premier) | Away | 17 – 19 | L | 0 |
| 2 | New Mexico State(Tier 5) | Home | 21 – 28 | L | 0 |
| 3 | Miami (OH)(Tier 4) | Home | 29 – 23 | W | +2 |
| 4 | FCS opponent | Home | 24 – 37 | L | -3 |
| 5 | Michigan(Tier 2) | Away | 0 – 58 | L | 0 |
| 6 | Purdue(Tier 3) | Away | 17 – 45 | L | 0 |
| 8 | Nebraska(Tier 2) | Home | 14 – 41 | L | 0 |
| 9 | Iowa(Tier 2) | Home | 22 – 21 | W | +4 |
| 10 | Michigan State(Premier) | Away | 24 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 11 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Home | 13 – 42 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Northwestern(Tier 3) | Away | 13 – 28 | L | 0 |
| 13 | Illinois(Tier 3) | Home | 27 – 7 | W | +3 |
