Illinois State Redbirds 21–37 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2004

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Illinois State Redbirds 37–21 in Week 3, 2004. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds 21, Minnesota Golden Gophers 37.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers rolled past Illinois State Redbirds 37–21 in Week 3 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Yance Vaughan (2287) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.44 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Laurence Maroney — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Laurent Robinson () — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois State Redbirds	6	6	0	6	21
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	12	15	0	37

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds

+3OPP 23

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINN
Q1TD
(P() pass left side complete Jared Ellerson ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass left side complete to Jared Ellerson (MINN) for a 1 yard touchdown.
ILST
Q1TD
RBRamon Barber ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Yance Vaughan (ISU) pass left side complete to Ramon Barber (ISU) for a 39 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q2TD
MBMarion Barber III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed up the middle for a 11 yard touchdown.
ILST
Q2TD
JHJason Horton ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Yance Vaughan (ISU) pass across the middle complete to Jason Horton (ISU) for a 22 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q2TD
MBMarion Barber III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed up the middle for a 5 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q3TD
(P() pass left side complete Ernest Wheelwright ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass left side complete to Ernest Wheelwright (MINN) for a 80 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q3TD
LMLaurence Maroney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed right side for a 80 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
12-33
40 yard field goal by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) is good.
ILST
Q4TD
YVYance Vaughan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-33
Yance Vaughan (ISU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Yance Vaughan (2287) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +19.31 EPA
Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +8.35 EPA
Demetrus Johnson (2287) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.02 EPA

Rushing

Laurence Maroney (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
Marion Barber III (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.47 EPA
Demetrus Johnson (2287) — 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Receiving

Laurent Robinson () (2287) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
Demetrus Johnson () (2287) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
Ramon Barber () (2287) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Yance Vaughan	2287	44	4.5%	2	+0.44	+19.31
Bryan Cupito	135	16	12.5%	2	+0.52	+8.35
Demetrus Johnson	2287	1	0.0%	0	-0.02	-0.02
Marion Barber III	135	1	0.0%	0	-0.61	-0.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILST	MINN
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	2287	3	+2.90	Ended
Q1	135	1	-1.03	Ended
Q1	2287	1	-0.17	Ended
Q1	135	4	-1.03	Ended
Q1	135	1	+0.26	Ended
Q1	2287	5	+4.80	Ended
Q1	135	7	+5.40	Pass TD
Q1	2287	5	-1.96	Ended
Q1	135	4	-1.09	Ended
Q1	2287	2	+3.64	Pass TD
Q1	2287	1	-0.60	Ended
Q1	135	3	-2.36	Ended
Q2	2287	1	+0.15	Ended
Q2	135	5	+6.87	Rush TD
Q2	2287	3	+5.35	Pass TD
Q2	135	2	-0.62	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Yance Vaughan (ISU) pass across the middle intercepted by Trumaine Banks (MINN). Returned for 20 yards. (-6.25 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Yance Vaughan (ISU) pass across the middle intercepted by Ukee Dozier (MINN). Returned for 10 yards. (-5.36 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed right side for a 80 yard touchdown. (+5.29 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Golden Gophers fumble by Justin Valentine (MINN), recovered by James Temple (ISU), 33 yard return. (-5.22 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Yance Vaughan (ISU) pass left side complete to Ramon Barber (ISU) for a 39 yard touchdown. (+4.54 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass left side complete to Ernest Wheelwright (MINN) for a 80 yard touchdown. (+3.84 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · 15 yard penalty on Golden Gophers. (+3.83 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Demetrus Johnson (ISU) rushed up the middle for 43 yards. (+3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (37–21) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Yance Vaughan (2287) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: ILST at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois State Redbirds vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Illinois State Redbirds 21, Minnesota Golden Gophers 37 in Week 3 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 21–37.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242550135.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Yance Vaughan (2287) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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