North Dakota State Bison vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2006 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated North Dakota State Bison 10–9 in Week 8, 2006. Final score: North Dakota State Bison 9, Minnesota Golden Gophers 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota State Bison	3	3	0	3	9
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	3	0	6	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Steve Walker (2449) — 0.0 yds · +0.24 EPA/play +8.13 EPA
• Bryan Cupito (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.86 EPA

Rushing

• Kyle Steffes (2449) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Amir Pinnix (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA
• Pete Blincoe (2449) — 0.0 yds -0.50 EPA

Receiving

• Kole Heckendorf (2449) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.21 EPA
• pass complete Matt Spaeth (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• Travis White (2449) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Steve Walker	2449	34	0.0%	0	0	+0.24	+8.13
Bryan Cupito	135	24	0.0%	0	0	-0.04	-0.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NDSU	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	135	6	0	-1.88	Ended
Q1	2449	6	0	+1.89	Interception
Q1	135	3	0	-2.47	Punt
Q1	2449	9	0	+0.93	Field goal
Q1	135	9	0	+0.59	Missed FG
Q2	2449	8	0	-0.81	Punt
Q2	135	10	0	+1.20	Missed FG
Q2	2449	9	0	+1.56	Field goal
Q2	135	2	0	-2.38	Field goal
Q3	2449	7	0	-2.91	Ended
Q3	135	5	0	-1.83	Punt
Q3	2449	4	0	-0.49	Punt
Q3	135	3	0	-1.53	Punt
Q3	2449	10	0	-2.05	Missed FG
Q4	2449	8	0	+1.37	Ended
Q4	135	4	0	-0.75	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Justin Kucek punt for 50 yards, returned by Travis White for 8 yards to the NDakS 18, fumbled at the NDakS 18, forced by William Van DeSteeg, recovered by William Van DeSteeg. (+5.79 EPA)
2. Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Steve Walker pass intercepted by Jamal Harris at the Minn 20, returned for 1 yard to the Minn 21. (-4.94 EPA)
3. Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Minnesota penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker accepted, no play. (+4.05 EPA)
4. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryan Cupito pass complete to Mike Chambers for 34 yards to the NDakS 16 for a 1ST down. (+3.73 EPA)
5. Q4 · North Dakota State Bison · Shawn Bibeau 43 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-3.59 EPA)
6. Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Shawn Bibeau 23 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.39 EPA)
7. Q4 · North Dakota State Bison · Steve Walker pass complete to Kole Heckendorf for 21 yards to the Minn 30 for a 1ST down. (+3.3 EPA)
8. Q4 · North Dakota State Bison · Steve Walker pass incomplete to Travis White. (-3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (10–9) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Steve Walker (2449) — yds.
• EPA edge: NDSU 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 North Dakota State Bison vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

North Dakota State Bison 9, Minnesota Golden Gophers 10 in Week 8 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won North Dakota State Bison vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 9–10.

Where can I find the North Dakota State Bison vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262940135.

Who led North Dakota State Bison vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Steve Walker (2449) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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