Minnesota Golden Gophers 17–51 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2004

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 51–17 in Week 8, 2004. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, Michigan State Spartans 51.

Game summary

Michigan State Spartans dominated Minnesota Golden Gophers 51–17 in Week 8 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Drew Stanton (127) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.66 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jehuu Caulcrick — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jerramy Scott () — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	9	0	6	0	17
Michigan State Spartans	18	9	9	6	51

Scoring Map

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

OPP EZ

+3OPP 20

+3

OPP EZ

+3OPP 20

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINN
Q1TD
(P() pass across
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle complete to Ernest Wheelwright (MINN) for a 58 yard touchdown.
MSU
Q1TD
JTJason Teague
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jason Teague (MSU) rushed right side for a 44 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
9-6
37 yard field goal by Rhys Lloyd (MINN) is good.
MSU
Q1TD
EKEric Knott ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side complete to Eric Knott (MSU) for a 25 yard touchdown.
MSU
Q1TD
JCJehuu Caulcrick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for a 19 yard touchdown.
MSU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
9-21
22 yard field goal by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.
MSU
Q2TD
EKEric Knott ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Drew Stanton (MSU) pass right side complete to Eric Knott (MSU) for a 36 yard touchdown.
MINN
Q3TD
(P() pass across
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle complete to Ernest Wheelwright (MINN) for a 35 yard touchdown.
MSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
15-30
37 yard field goal by Dave Rayner (MSU) is good.
MSU
Q3TD
JCJehuu Caulcrick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for a 10 yard touchdown.
MSU
Q4TD
TLTerry Love ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-42
Drew Stanton (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Terry Love (MSU) for a 57 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drew Stanton (127) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +15.72 EPA
Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +6.17 EPA
Aaron Alexander (127) — 0.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -0.55 EPA

Rushing

Jehuu Caulcrick (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA
Drew Stanton (127) — 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
DeAndra Cobb (127) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

Jerramy Scott () (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
() pass across (135) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +3.81 EPA
Agim Shabaj () (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Stanton	127	24	12.5%	3	+0.66	+15.72
Bryan Cupito	135	22	9.1%	2	+0.28	+6.17
Aaron Alexander	127	1	0.0%	0	-0.55	-0.55

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	MSU
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	127	6	+1.65	Ended
Q1	135	1	+5.45	Pass TD
Q1	135	1	+0.70	Ended
Q1	127	6	+4.44	Rush TD
Q1	135	3	+0.28	Field goal
Q1	135	5	-1.34	Ended
Q1	127	7	+6.47	Pass TD
Q1	127	1	-1.01	Ended
Q1	135	3	-2.56	Ended
Q1	127	12	+1.36	Field goal
Q2	135	9	-0.12	Ended
Q2	135	1	-0.46	Ended
Q2	127	8	+3.31	Ended
Q2	135	10	-6.34	Ended
Q2	127	2	+2.40	Pass TD
Q3	135	4	+9.86	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle complete to Ernest Wheelwright (MINN) for a 35 yard touchdown. (+8.77 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton (MSU) pass across the middle complete to Terry Love (MSU) for a 57 yard touchdown. (+6.0 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton (MSU) pass across the middle intercepted by Justin Fraley (MINN). Returned for 19 yards. (-5.58 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle complete to Ernest Wheelwright (MINN) for a 58 yard touchdown. (+5.45 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass incomplete to the right side.; turnover on downs. (-4.09 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Drew Stanton (MSU) pass left side intercepted by Quentin White (MINN). Returned for 11 yards. (-4.06 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Jehuu Caulcrick (MSU) rushed up the middle for a 19 yard touchdown. (+3.55 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed right side for -2 yards; turnover on downs. (-3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (51–17) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Drew Stanton (127) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: MINN at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, Michigan State Spartans 51 in Week 8 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 17–51.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242900127.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Drew Stanton (127) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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