Ohio State Buckeyes 45–31 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2005

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 45–31 in Week 9, 2005. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 45, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31.

Game summary

Ohio State Buckeyes rolled past Minnesota Golden Gophers 45–31 in Week 9 of the 2005 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Bryan Cupito (135.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.76 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Laurence Maroney — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: pass complete Jared Ellerson — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	0	0	0	45
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.

OSUOhio State Buckeyes

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 14

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

135.0
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
0-0
Jason Giannini 30 yard field goal GOOD.
194.0
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Jason Giannini kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ted Ginn Jr for 100 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q1TD
LMLaurence Maroney
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Laurence Maroney rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
194.0
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
0-0
Josh Huston 31 yard field goal GOOD.
194.0
Q1TD
SHSantonio Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Troy Smith pass complete to Santonio Holmes for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q2TD
PCpass complete Jared Ellerson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jared Ellerson for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q3TD
GRGary Russell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Gary Russell rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
194.0
Q3TD
AGAnthony Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Troy Smith pass complete to Anthony Gonzalez for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
194.0
Q3TD
APAntonio Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Antonio Pittman rush for 67 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
194.0
Q4TD
SHSantonio Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Troy Smith pass complete to Santonio Holmes for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
194.0
Q4TD
APAntonio Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Antonio Pittman rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Bryan Cupito (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.76 EPA/play +23.49 EPA
Troy Smith (194.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.94 EPA/play +15.90 EPA
Gary Russell (135.0) — 0.0 yds · -1.52 EPA/play -1.52 EPA

Rushing

Laurence Maroney (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
Antonio Pittman (194.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.23 EPA
Gary Russell (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA

Receiving

pass complete Jared Ellerson (135.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.40 EPA
pass complete Logan Payne (135.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.58 EPA
. (135.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bryan Cupito	135.0	31	3.2%	1	+0.76	+23.49
Troy Smith	194.0	17	17.6%	3	+0.94	+15.90
Gary Russell	135.0	1	0.0%	0	-1.52	-1.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	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	194.0	1	-0.55	Ended
Q1	135.0	10	+2.76	Field goal
Q1	194.0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	135.0	6	+5.66	Rush TD
Q1	194.0	7	+0.86	Field goal
Q1	135.0	8	+3.73	Missed FG
Q1	194.0	1	+2.85	Pass TD
Q1	194.0	6	+1.92	Ended
Q2	135.0	9	-2.54	Ended
Q2	194.0	3	-2.21	Punt
Q2	135.0	3	-1.91	Punt
Q2	194.0	9	-2.81	Ended
Q2	135.0	5	+4.65	Pass TD
Q2	194.0	3	-0.55	Punt
Q3	135.0	2	-0.87	Punt
Q3	194.0	3	+0.52	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · 135.0 · Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jared Ellerson for 47 yards to the OSU 16 for a 1ST down. (+5.22 EPA)
Q1 · 194.0 · Jason Giannini kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ted Ginn Jr for 100 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.18 EPA)
Q3 · 194.0 · Antonio Pittman rush for 67 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.54 EPA)
Q1 · 135.0 · Jason Giannini 32 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.36 EPA)
Q2 · 194.0 · Troy Smith rush for no gain to the Minn 24. (-4.2 EPA)
Q3 · 135.0 · Bryan Cupito pass complete to Jakari Wallace for 32 yards to the OSU 45 for a 1ST down. (+4.14 EPA)
Q3 · 135.0 · Laurence Maroney rush for no gain to the OSU 32. (-4.0 EPA)
Q4 · 194.0 · Troy Smith pass complete to Santonio Holmes for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (45–31) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Bryan Cupito (135.0) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: OSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Ohio State Buckeyes 45, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31 in Week 9 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 45–31.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=253020135.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Bryan Cupito (135.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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