Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2006 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 28–27 in Week 6, 2006. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 28, Minnesota Golden Gophers 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	6	0	6	6	28
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	0	0	12	6	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +16.69 EPA
• Anthony Morelli (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +10.29 EPA

Rushing

• Tony Hunt (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
• Amir Pinnix (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.25 EPA
• Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 yds -1.66 EPA

Receiving

• pass complete Matt Spaeth (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.33 EPA
• Derrick Williams (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.66 EPA
• Deon Butler (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bryan Cupito	135	37	5.4%	0	2	+0.45	+16.69
Anthony Morelli	213	30	6.7%	0	2	+0.34	+10.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	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	213	2	0	+3.15	Ended
Q1	213	2	0	-2.06	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.70	Ended
Q1	213	7	0	+1.94	Rush TD
Q1	135	5	0	+0.12	Punt
Q1	213	5	0	-0.96	Punt
Q1	135	6	0	+3.21	Pass TD
Q1	213	3	0	-2.46	Punt
Q2	213	1	0	+2.97	Pass TD
Q2	213	1	0	+1.60	Ended
Q2	135	3	0	-1.76	Ended
Q2	213	4	0	+2.96	Interception
Q2	135	15	0	-6.69	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-2.02	Punt
Q2	135	3	0	-2.19	Punt
Q2	213	4	0	-5.01	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Jeremy Kapinos punt for 35 yards, returned by Dominic Jones for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 9, fumbled at the Minn 9, recovered by PnnSt. (+5.61 EPA)
2. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 19 yards to the Minn 19 for a 1ST down. (+4.77 EPA)
3. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Amir Pinnix rush for a loss of 49 yards to the Minn 23. (-4.72 EPA)
4. OT · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito pass complete to Eric Decker for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.45 EPA)
5. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Anthony Morelli rush for no gain to the Minn 10. (-4.2 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito rush for no gain to the PnnSt 14. (-4.05 EPA)
7. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito pass complete to Logan Payne for 42 yards to the PnnSt 36 for a 1ST down. (+3.47 EPA)
8. OT · Penn State Nittany Lions · Minnesota penalty 12 yard pass interference accepted, no play. (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (28–27) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Bryan Cupito (135) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: PSU 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 28, Minnesota Golden Gophers 27 in Week 6 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 28–27.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262800135.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

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

Full analytics box score

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