Northwestern Wildcats 17–43 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2004

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 43–17 in Week 5, 2004. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 17, Minnesota Golden Gophers 43.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers rolled past Northwestern Wildcats 43–17 in Week 5 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.64 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Laurence Maroney — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Mark Philmore — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	9	0	6	0	17
Minnesota Golden Gophers	12	18	3	6	43

Scoring Map

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

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

OPP EZ

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 29

OPP EZ

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NU
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Kickoff returned by Jeff Backes (NU) for a 97 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q1TD
(P() pass right side complete Justin Valentine ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass right side complete to Justin Valentine (MINN) for a 3 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q1TD
LMLaurence Maroney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for a 50 yard touchdown.
NU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
9-12
29 yard field goal by Brian Huffman (NU) is good.
MINN
Q2TD
JVJustin Valentine
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Justin Valentine (MINN) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q2TD
(P() pass left side complete Paris Hamilton ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass left side complete to Paris Hamilton (MINN) for a 50 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q2TD
JVJustin Valentine
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Justin Valentine (MINN) rushed up the middle for a 4 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
9-33
46 yard field goal by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) is good.
NU
Q3TD
BBBrett Basanez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
Brett Basanez (NU) rushed left side for a 15 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q4TD
JEJared Ellerson ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-39
Marion Barber III (MINN) pass right side complete to Jared Ellerson (MINN) for a 21 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.64 EPA/play +10.96 EPA
Marion Barber III (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.35 EPA/play +5.35 EPA
Jakari Wallace (135) — 0.0 yds · +1.40 EPA/play +1.40 EPA

Rushing

Laurence Maroney (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
Marion Barber III (135) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
Noah Herron (77) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

Mark Philmore (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
Noah Herron (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA
() pass left side complete Matt Spaeth () (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bryan Cupito	135	17	11.8%	2	+0.64	+10.96
Marion Barber III	135	1	100.0%	1	+5.35	+5.35
Jakari Wallace	135	1	0.0%	0	+1.40	+1.40
Brett Basanez	77	20	0.0%	0	+0.01	+0.11
Chris Malleo	77	2	0.0%	0	-0.63	-1.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	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	135	2	+1.41	Ended
Q1	77	2	-0.88	Ended
Q1	135	2	-1.83	Ended
Q1	77	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	135	5	+2.05	Pass TD
Q1	77	3	-1.85	Ended
Q1	135	6	+2.57	Rush TD
Q1	77	7	+0.82	Field goal
Q1	135	4	-0.36	Ended
Q2	77	6	-2.77	Ended
Q2	135	4	+2.36	Rush TD
Q2	135	4	+0.63	Ended
Q2	77	5	+1.59	Ended
Q2	135	4	+3.88	Pass TD
Q2	77	3	-1.92	Ended
Q2	135	4	+3.68	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Kickoff returned by Jeff Backes (NU) for a 97 yard touchdown. (+6.48 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marion Barber III (MINN) pass right side complete to Jared Ellerson (MINN) for a 21 yard touchdown. (+5.35 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass left side complete to Paris Hamilton (MINN) for a 50 yard touchdown. (+4.65 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) pass left side intercepted by Terrance Campbell (MINN). Returned for no gain. (-4.39 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed up the middle for a 50 yard touchdown. (+3.93 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · 13 yard penalty on Wildcats. (+2.94 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brett Basanez (NU) rushed left side for a 15 yard touchdown. (+2.86 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass left side complete to Matt Spaeth (MINN) for 8 yards. (+2.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (43–17) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Bryan Cupito (135) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: NU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Northwestern Wildcats 17, Minnesota Golden Gophers 43 in Week 5 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 17–43.

Where can I find the Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242690135.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Bryan Cupito (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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