Minnesota Golden Gophers 34–16 Colorado State Rams: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2004

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Colorado State Rams 34–16 in Week 4, 2004. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 34, Colorado State Rams 16.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers rolled past Colorado State Rams 34–16 in Week 4 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Justin Holland (36) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.68 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Marion Barber III — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Johnny Walker () — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	12	9	6	3	34
Colorado State Rams	3	6	6	0	16

Scoring Map

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

+3OPP 31

OPP EZ

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 20

+3

CSUColorado State Rams

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINN
Q1TD
MBMarion Barber III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed left side for a 61 yard touchdown.
CSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
6-3
48 yard field goal by Jeff Babcock (CSU) is good.
MINN
Q1TD
MBMarion Barber III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed right side for a 19 yard touchdown.
CSU
Q2TD
DODustin Osborne ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Justin Holland (CSU) pass right side complete to Dustin Osborne (CSU) for a 26 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q2TD
(P() pass right side complete Matt Spaeth ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass right side complete to Matt Spaeth (MINN) for a 10 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
21-9
36 yard field goal by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) is good.
CSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
21-12
27 yard field goal by Jeff Babcock (CSU) is good.
CSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
21-15
37 yard field goal by Jeff Babcock (CSU) is good.
MINN
Q3TD
(P() pass right side complete Matt Spaeth ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-15
Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass right side complete to Matt Spaeth (MINN) for a 19 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
30-15
19 yard field goal by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) is good.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Justin Holland (36) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.68 EPA/play +21.75 EPA
Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +7.89 EPA

Rushing

Marion Barber III (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.05 EPA
Uldis Jaunarajs (36) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
Laurence Maroney (135) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Receiving

Johnny Walker () (36) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
Dustin Osborne () (36) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.28 EPA
Joel Dreessen () (36) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Holland	36	32	3.1%	0	1	+0.68	+21.75
Bryan Cupito	135	18	11.1%	0	2	+0.44	+7.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	CSU
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	135	2	-0.36	Ended
Q1	135	1	+0.04	Ended
Q1	36	2	+1.58	Ended
Q1	135	5	+4.72	Rush TD
Q1	36	9	+2.39	Field goal
Q1	36	1	-0.13	Ended
Q1	135	7	-2.08	Ended
Q1	36	1	-1.45	Ended
Q1	36	2	-0.83	Ended
Q1	135	10	+5.14	Missed FG
Q2	135	1	+0.40	Ended
Q2	36	6	+6.83	Pass TD
Q2	135	6	+3.31	Pass TD
Q2	135	2	-0.16	Ended
Q2	36	8	+0.97	Ended
Q2	135	10	+2.92	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass right side intercepted by Ukee Dozier (MINN). Returned for 16 yards. (-4.92 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed left side for a 61 yard touchdown. (+4.67 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) rushed right side for -1 yards; turnover on downs. (-4.3 EPA)
Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass across the middle intercepted by Anthony Montgomery (MINN). Returned for 4 yards. (-3.98 EPA)
Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass right side complete to Dustin Osborne (CSU) for a 26 yard touchdown. (+3.94 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass right side complete to Dustin Osborne (CSU) for 25 yards. (+3.7 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Rams fumble by a Johnson (CSU), recovered by Keith Lipka (MINN), returned for no gain. (-3.65 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Amir Pinnix (MINN) rushed up the middle for 3 yards. (-3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (34–16) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Justin Holland (36) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: MINN at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Colorado State Rams?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 34, Colorado State Rams 16 in Week 4 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Colorado State Rams?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 34–16.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Colorado State Rams box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242620036.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Colorado State Rams in passing?

Justin Holland (36) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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