Minnesota Golden Gophers 31–18 Michigan State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2006

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Michigan State Spartans 31–18 in Week 11, 2006. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 31, Michigan State Spartans 18.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Michigan State Spartans 31–18 in Week 11 of the 2006 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.42 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Amir Pinnix — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Kerry Reed — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	8	9	6	6	31
Michigan State Spartans	0	6	3	6	18

Scoring Map

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

+2

+3OPP 24

OPP EZ

+3OPP 16

OPP EZ

MSUMichigan State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINN
Q1Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
2-0
Amir Pinnix rush for a loss of 1 yard for a SAFETY.
MINN
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
8-0
Justin Kucek punt blocked for a loss of 10 yards, lateral to Kiel Beltinck for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
11-0
Jason Giannini 41 yard field goal GOOD.
MSU
Q2TD
BHBrian Hoyer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
11-6
Brian Hoyer sacked by Mario Reese, fumbled at the MSU 48, recovered by Steve Davis, returned by Steve Davis for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Minnesota penalty 3 yard unsportsmanlike conduct on Steve Davis accepted.
MINN
Q2TD
JTJay Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
17-6
Jay Thomas rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q3TD
PCpass complete Ernest Wheelwright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
23-6
Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
23-9
Brett Swenson 33 yard field goal GOOD.
MSU
Q4TD
MTMatt Trannon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
23-15
Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q4TD
PCpass complete Logan Payne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
29-15
Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +10.97 EPA
Brian Hoyer (127) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +5.38 EPA
Justin Kucek (135) — 0.0 yds · -1.81 EPA/play -1.81 EPA

Rushing

Amir Pinnix (135) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
Javon Ringer (127) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
Jay Thomas (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.19 EPA

Receiving

Kerry Reed (127) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
Matt Trannon (127) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.86 EPA
pass complete Logan Payne (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bryan Cupito	135	26	7.7%	2	+0.42	+10.97
Brian Hoyer	127	44	2.3%	2	+0.12	+5.38
Justin Kucek	135	1	0.0%	0	-1.81	-1.81
Brandon Fields	127	1	0.0%	0	-2.48	-2.48
Drew Stanton	127	3	0.0%	0	-1.21	-3.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	MSU
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	127	4	+2.74	Ended
Q1	135	7	-1.43	Ended
Q1	127	3	-3.61	Punt
Q1	135	0	—	Safety
Q1	127	7	-7.72	Ended
Q1	135	4	-3.88	Ended
Q1	135	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	135	3	+0.03	Ended
Q2	135	5	+0.21	Field goal
Q2	127	3	-1.66	Punt
Q2	135	5	-2.03	Punt
Q2	135	4	-0.90	Missed FG
Q2	127	3	-2.55	Punt
Q2	127	4	-7.76	Touchdown
Q2	135	9	+7.34	Rush TD
Q2	127	13	+1.29	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Hoyer sacked by Mario Reese, fumbled at the MSU 48, recovered by Steve Davis, returned by Steve Davis for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Minnesota penalty 3 yard unsportsmanlike conduct on Steve Davis accepted. (-7.19 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Hoyer pass intercepted by Dominique Barber at the Minn 0, returned for no gain to the Minn 20. (-5.28 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.24 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Jehuu Caulcrick rush for no gain to the Minn 5. (-5.16 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Brian Hoyer pass complete to Matt Trannon for 48 yards to the Minn 14 for a 1ST down. (+4.71 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Justin Kucek punt blocked for a loss of 10 yards, lateral to Kiel Beltinck for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN. (-3.91 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Jehuu Caulcrick rush for no gain to the Minn 1. (-3.58 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito pass complete to Matt Spaeth for 37 yards to the MSU 15 for a 1ST down. (+3.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (31–18) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Bryan Cupito (135) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: MINN at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 31, Michigan State Spartans 18 in Week 11 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 31–18.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=263150127.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Bryan Cupito (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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