Colorado State Rams vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2005 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Colorado State Rams 56–24 in Week 2, 2005. Final score: Colorado State Rams 24, Minnesota Golden Gophers 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado State Rams	0	0	0	0	24
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	0	0	0	56

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Caleb Hanie (36.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.65 EPA/play +11.68 EPA
• Bryan Cupito (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +4.36 EPA
• Justin Holland (36.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.32 EPA

Rushing

• Laurence Maroney (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.13 EPA
• Amir Pinnix (135.0) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Jimmy Green (36.0) — 0.0 yds -0.70 EPA

Receiving

• Dustin Osborn (36.0) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.75 EPA
• John Walker (36.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.13 EPA
• Kory Sperry. (36.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caleb Hanie	36.0	18	11.1%	0	2	+0.65	+11.68
Bryan Cupito	135.0	20	10.0%	0	2	+0.22	+4.36
Justin Holland	36.0	23	4.3%	0	1	+0.06	+1.32
John Morgan	135.0	3	0.0%	0	0	+0.30	+0.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CSU	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	135.0	5	0	+2.04	Ended
Q1	135.0	1	0	-0.37	Ended
Q1	36.0	3	0	-2.65	Ended
Q1	135.0	12	0	+0.40	Punt
Q1	36.0	2	0	-1.62	Ended
Q1	36.0	2	0	+0.34	Punt
Q1	135.0	9	0	+1.00	Field goal
Q2	36.0	1	0	+3.69	Pass TD
Q2	36.0	5	0	+3.12	Ended
Q2	135.0	1	0	+3.56	Rush TD
Q2	135.0	1	0	-0.22	Ended
Q2	36.0	2	0	-4.59	Fumble
Q2	135.0	1	0	+0.75	Rush TD
Q2	135.0	2	0	+1.39	Ended
Q2	36.0	3	0	-1.45	Punt
Q2	135.0	2	0	-1.34	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · 36.0 · Caleb Hanie pass complete to John Walker for 60 yards to the Minn 1 for a 1ST down. (+5.95 EPA)
2. Q3 · 36.0 · Justin Holland pass intercepted by Mike Sherels at the ColSt 45, returned for 29 yards to the ColSt 16. (-4.68 EPA)
3. Q3 · 36.0 · Justin Holland rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the Minn 48, forced by John Shevlin, recovered by Mike Sherels, returned by Mike Sherels for 1 yard at the Minn 49. (-4.67 EPA)
4. Q2 · 36.0 · Lukas Davis rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the ColSt 36, recovered by Mike Sherels at the ColSt 36. (-4.63 EPA)
5. Q4 · 36.0 · Caleb Hanie pass complete to Dustin Osborn for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.31 EPA)
6. Q2 · 135.0 · COLORADO ST penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted, no play. (+4.14 EPA)
7. Q2 · 36.0 · Justin Holland pass complete to Dustin Osborn for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.69 EPA)
8. Q2 · 135.0 · Laurence Maroney rush for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (56–24) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Caleb Hanie (36.0) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: CSU 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 Colorado State Rams vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Colorado State Rams 24, Minnesota Golden Gophers 56 in Week 2 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 24–56.

Where can I find the Colorado State Rams vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252530135.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Caleb Hanie (36.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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