Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2004 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 16–7 in Week 6, 2004. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 7, Minnesota Golden Gophers 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	0	0	6	0	7
Minnesota Golden Gophers	9	0	6	0	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zack Mills (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +15.06 EPA
• Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +2.02 EPA

Rushing

• Laurence Maroney (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
• Marion Barber III (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
• Tony Hunt (213) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Tony Hunt () (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.73 EPA
• Mark Rubin () (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.97 EPA
• Paul Jefferson () (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zack Mills	213	32	3.1%	0	1	+0.47	+15.06
Bryan Cupito	135	13	0.0%	0	0	+0.16	+2.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	213	2	0	-1.16	Ended
Q1	135	9	0	+5.65	Rush TD
Q1	213	3	0	-1.71	Ended
Q1	135	2	0	-1.19	Ended
Q1	213	6	0	-1.73	Ended
Q1	135	11	0	-1.31	Field goal
Q2	213	5	0	+0.49	Missed FG
Q2	135	1	0	-0.75	Ended
Q2	213	5	0	+1.87	Ended
Q2	135	3	0	+1.62	Ended
Q2	213	8	0	-0.10	Ended
Q2	135	4	0	+1.04	Interception
Q2	213	1	0	-1.29	Ended
Q3	135	2	0	+0.70	Ended
Q3	213	7	0	+7.41	Pass TD
Q3	135	3	0	-2.92	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Laurence Maroney (MINN) rushed left side for 64 yards. (+5.67 EPA)
2. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Zack Mills (PSU) pass right side intercepted by John Pawielski (MINN). Returned for no gain. (-5.04 EPA)
3. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle intercepted by Tim Shaw (PSU). Returned for 5 yards. (-4.77 EPA)
4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Nittany Lions fumble by Tony Hunt (PSU), recovered by Anthony Montgomery (MINN), returned for no gain. (-4.33 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass right side complete to Ernest Wheelwright (MINN) for 33 yards. (+3.53 EPA)
6. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Golden Gophers 43 yard field goal attempt blocked, recovered by Derek Wake (PSU). (-3.38 EPA)
7. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Zack Mills (PSU) pass right side complete to Tony Hunt (PSU) for 20 yards. (+3.35 EPA)
8. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Golden Gophers 41 yard field goal attempt blocked, recovered by Scott Paxson (PSU). (-2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (16–7) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Zack Mills (213) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: PSU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 7, Minnesota Golden Gophers 16 in Week 6 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 7–16.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242760135.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Zack Mills (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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