Minnesota Golden Gophers 17–42 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2006

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 42–17 in Week 2, 2006. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, California Golden Bears 42.

Game summary

California Golden Bears rolled past Minnesota Golden Gophers 42–17 in Week 2 of the 2006 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Nate Longshore (25) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.60 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Marshawn Lynch — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Lavelle Hawkins — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	9	0	0	17
California Golden Bears	6	18	6	6	42

Scoring Map

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

OPP EZ

+3OPP 17

OPP EZ

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CAL
Q1TD
RJRobert Jordan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Nate Longshore pass complete to Robert Jordan for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q1TD
ADAlex Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Alex Daniels rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
9-6
Jason Giannini 34 yard field goal GOOD.
CAL
Q2TD
DJDeSean Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Nate Longshore pass complete to DeSean Jackson for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q2TD
DJDeSean Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Nate Longshore pass complete to DeSean Jackson for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Tom Schneider kickoff for 64 yards returned by Dominic Jones for 99 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q2TD
DJDeSean Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Nate Longshore pass complete to DeSean Jackson for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q3TD
MLMarshawn Lynch
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Marshawn Lynch rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CAL
Q4TD
MLMarshawn Lynch
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Marshawn Lynch rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nate Longshore (25) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +19.95 EPA
Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +6.56 EPA

Rushing

Marshawn Lynch (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.09 EPA
Alex Daniels (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
Justin Forsett (25) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Receiving

Lavelle Hawkins (25) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
DeSean Jackson (25) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.02 EPA
pass complete Logan Payne (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Longshore	25	33	12.1%	0	4	+0.60	+19.95
Bryan Cupito	135	30	0.0%	0	0	+0.22	+6.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	CAL
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	25	3	+2.41	Ended
Q1	135	4	-2.01	Punt
Q1	25	7	+1.56	Punt
Q1	135	5	-1.57	Punt
Q1	25	9	+6.95	Pass TD
Q1	135	6	+5.15	Rush TD
Q1	25	3	-1.93	Punt
Q2	135	11	+3.71	Field goal
Q2	25	5	+4.68	Pass TD
Q2	25	9	+4.96	Pass TD
Q2	135	3	-2.57	Punt
Q2	25	5	-2.16	Fumble
Q2	135	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	25	3	+1.60	Pass TD
Q3	135	9	+3.83	Interception
Q3	25	14	+1.33	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tom Schneider kickoff for 64 yards returned by Dominic Jones for 99 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.03 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Marshawn Lynch rush for 4 yards, fumbled at the Cal 41, recovered by Minn at the Cal 41. (-5.83 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito pass intercepted by Kevin Riley at the Cal 22, returned for no gain to the Cal 22. (-5.74 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Nate Longshore pass complete to DeSean Jackson for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.65 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito pass intercepted by Kevin Riley at the Cal 48, returned for no gain to the Cal 48. (-3.23 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Justin Forsett rush for 17 yards to the Cal 25 for a 1ST down. (+3.22 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Nate Longshore pass complete to Robert Jordan for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.12 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Nate Longshore pass complete to DeSean Jackson for 17 yards to the Minn 38 for a 1ST down. (+3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (42–17) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Nate Longshore (25) — yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: MINN at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs California Golden Bears?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, California Golden Bears 42 in Week 2 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 17–42.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262520025.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Nate Longshore (25) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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