Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2004 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 45– in Week 9, 2004. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini , Minnesota Golden Gophers 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	0	0	0	0
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	12	18	6	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.88 EPA/play +14.12 EPA
• Marion Barber III (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.80 EPA/play +1.80 EPA
• Brad Bower (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.38 EPA

Rushing

• Laurence Maroney (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.25 EPA
• Marion Barber III (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.58 EPA
• Gary Russell (135) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• () pass across (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.33 EPA
• Kendrick Jones () (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• () pass left side complete Jared Ellerson () (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bryan Cupito	135	16	6.2%	0	1	+0.88	+14.12
Marion Barber III	135	1	100.0%	0	1	+1.80	+1.80
Brad Bower	356	21	0.0%	0	0	-0.02	-0.38
Chris Pazan	356	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.12	-1.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ILL	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	135	2	0	+1.53	Ended
Q1	356	6	0	-0.61	Ended
Q1	135	14	0	+4.53	Field goal
Q1	356	2	0	-2.72	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	-0.29	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.14	Ended
Q1	356	2	0	-2.85	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	-0.34	Ended
Q1	135	4	0	-2.01	Ended
Q2	356	3	0	-0.28	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	+2.09	Rush TD
Q2	135	3	0	+2.90	Ended
Q2	356	1	0	-0.18	Interception
Q2	135	4	0	+0.83	Ended
Q2	356	11	0	-0.29	Ended
Q2	135	7	0	+8.80	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · 28 yard field goal by Jason Reda (ILL) is no good. (-7.43 EPA)
2. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle complete to Paris Hamilton (MINN) for a 82 yard touchdown. (+4.64 EPA)
3. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass left side complete to Jared Ellerson (MINN) for 41 yards. (+3.92 EPA)
4. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito (MINN) pass across the middle complete to Jakari Wallace (MINN) for 45 yards. (+3.91 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Gary Russell (MINN) rushed up the middle for 5 yards. (-3.91 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed right side for a 44 yard touchdown. (+3.61 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · 5 yard penalty on Fighting Illini. (+2.92 EPA)
8. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marion Barber III (MINN) rushed left side for 65 yards. (+2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (45–) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Bryan Cupito (135) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: ILL 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 Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 0, Minnesota Golden Gophers 45 in Week 9 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 0–45.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242970135.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Bryan Cupito (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Illinois Fighting Illini at Minnesota Golden Gophers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.