Virginia Cavaliers 34–31 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2005

Quick answer

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 34–31 in Week 1, 2005. Final score: Virginia Cavaliers 34, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31.

Game summary

Virginia Cavaliers edged Minnesota Golden Gophers 34–31 in Week 1 of the 2005 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Marques Hagans (258.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.62 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Laurence Maroney — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Deyon Williams — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Virginia Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	34
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	0	0	0	31

Scoring Map

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

UVAVirginia Cavaliers

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 22

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

258.0
Q1TD
DWDeyon Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Marques Hagans pass complete to Deyon Williams for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q1TD
PCpass complete Ernest Wheelwright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q1TD
PCpass complete Justin Valentine
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Bryan Cupito pass complete to Justin Valentine for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
258.0
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
0-0
Connor Hughes 32 yard field goal GOOD.
135.0
Q2TD
PCpass complete Jared Ellerson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jared Ellerson for 57 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
258.0
Q3TD
FMFontel Mines
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Marques Hagans pass complete to Fontel Mines for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
0-0
Joel Monroe 39 yard field goal GOOD.
258.0
Q3TD
WLWali Lundy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Wali Lundy rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
258.0
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
0-0
Connor Hughes 39 yard field goal GOOD.
258.0
Q4TD
WLWali Lundy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Wali Lundy rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q4TD
PCpass complete Jared Ellerson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jared Ellerson for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Marques Hagans (258.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +20.58 EPA
Bryan Cupito (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +13.14 EPA
Christian Olsen (258.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.61 EPA/play +0.61 EPA

Rushing

Laurence Maroney (135.0) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
Gary Russell (135.0) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
Wali Lundy (258.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA

Receiving

Deyon Williams (258.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.18 EPA
pass complete Ernest Wheelwright (135.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.55 EPA
Tom Santi (258.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marques Hagans	258.0	33	6.1%	2	+0.62	+20.58
Bryan Cupito	135.0	27	14.8%	4	+0.49	+13.14
Christian Olsen	258.0	1	0.0%	0	+0.61	+0.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UVA	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	135.0	7	+0.72	Ended
Q1	258.0	1	+1.36	Pass TD
Q1	258.0	8	+5.70	Ended
Q1	135.0	4	+4.12	Pass TD
Q1	258.0	3	-2.68	Punt
Q1	135.0	13	+5.29	Pass TD
Q2	258.0	4	+2.45	Field goal
Q2	135.0	11	-1.78	Ended
Q2	258.0	3	-1.72	Punt
Q2	135.0	9	+6.15	Pass TD
Q2	258.0	6	+0.19	Punt
Q2	135.0	8	-4.55	Punt
Q3	258.0	5	+3.61	Pass TD
Q3	135.0	9	+1.94	Field goal
Q3	258.0	13	+9.30	Rush TD
Q4	258.0	1	-0.55	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · 135.0 · Justin Kucek punt for 33 yards, returned by Marques Hagans for no gain to the UVa 37, fumbled at the UVa 37, recovered by John Shevlin. (+5.54 EPA)
Q2 · 135.0 · Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jared Ellerson for 57 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.41 EPA)
Q4 · 258.0 · Marques Hagans pass intercepted by Kyle McKenzie at the UVa 40, returned for 2 yards to the UVa 38. (-4.13 EPA)
Q3 · 258.0 · Marques Hagans pass complete to Tom Santi for 44 yards to the Minn 20 for a 1ST down. (+3.97 EPA)
Q4 · 258.0 · Marques Hagans pass complete to Tom Santi for 55 yards to the Minn 17 for a 1ST down. (+3.74 EPA)
Q4 · 135.0 · Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jared Ellerson for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.34 EPA)
Q3 · 258.0 · Wali Lundy rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.05 EPA)
Q1 · 135.0 · Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

Virginia Cavaliers controlled the final (34–31) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Marques Hagans (258.0) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: UVA at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Virginia Cavaliers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Virginia Cavaliers 34, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31 in Week 1 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Virginia Cavaliers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Virginia Cavaliers won with a final score of 34–31.

Where can I find the Virginia Cavaliers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=253640258.

Who led Virginia Cavaliers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Marques Hagans (258.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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