Quick answer
Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 44–14 in Week 5, 2005. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 14, Penn State Nittany Lions 44.
Game summary
Penn State Nittany Lions dominated Minnesota Golden Gophers 44–14 in Week 5 of the 2005 season.
- Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
- Passing leader: Michael Robinson (213.0) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.72 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Tony Hunt — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
- Receiving leader: Deon Butler — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Michael Robinson (213.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.72 EPA/play +12.24 EPA
- Bryan Cupito (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +1.79 EPA
- TEAM (135.0) — 0.0 yds · -1.97 EPA/play -3.95 EPA
Rushing
- Tony Hunt (213.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
- Michael Robinson (213.0) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
- Laurence Maroney (135.0) — 0.0 yds -0.42 EPA
Receiving
- Deon Butler (213.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.40 EPA
- . (135.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.27 EPA
- Derrick Williams (213.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Robinson | 17 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.72 | +12.24 | |
| Bryan Cupito | 20 | 5.0% | 0 | 1 | +0.09 | +1.79 | |
| TEAM | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -1.97 | -3.95 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 0 | +1.96 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -3.79 | Missed FG | |
| Q1 | 10 | 0 | +1.99 | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.71 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +1.61 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 9 | 0 | +1.99 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.61 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -0.21 | Missed FG | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | +4.34 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | +0.76 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -0.20 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | +0.23 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -5.10 | Fumble | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | -0.53 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 7 | 0 | +4.22 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 8 | 0 | +0.77 | Rush TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · 213.0 · Rodney Kinlaw rush for 90 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.69 EPA)
- Q4 · 135.0 · Bryan Cupito pass intercepted by Tony Davis at the PnnSt 0, returned for no gain to the PnnSt 20. (-5.73 EPA)
- Q2 · 135.0 · Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 49 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.44 EPA)
- Q2 · 135.0 · Laurence Maroney rush for a loss of 9 yards, fumbled at the PnnSt 38, recovered by Jay Alford at the PnnSt 38. (-5.31 EPA)
- Q2 · 213.0 · Kevin Kelly 51 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.98 EPA)
- Q4 · 213.0 · Matt Hahn rush for 11 yards, fumbled at the PnnSt 10, recovered by Matt Hahn at the PnnSt 10. (-3.85 EPA)
- Q1 · 135.0 · Kevin Kelly kickoff for 60 yards returned by Jakari Wallace for 65 yards to the PnnSt 30. (+3.72 EPA)
- Q3 · 213.0 · Michael Robinson rush for no gain to the Minn 4. (-3.22 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (44–14) in Week 5.
- Passing edge: Michael Robinson (213.0) — yds.
- EPA edge: MINN 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?
Minnesota Golden Gophers 14, Penn State Nittany Lions 44 in Week 5 of the 2005 college football season.
Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions?
Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 14–44.
Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252730213.
Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?
Michael Robinson (213.0) led passers with 0.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Minnesota Golden Gophers at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Penn State Nittany Lions
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W