Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2007 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 49–48 in Week 7, 2007. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 48, Northwestern Wildcats 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	18	6	0	12	48
Northwestern Wildcats	6	6	6	12	12	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• C.J. Bacher (77) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +17.23 EPA
• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +16.88 EPA
• Eric Peterman (77) — 0.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +0.10 EPA

Rushing

• Jay Thomas (135) — 0.0 yds -0.75 EPA
• Omar Conteh (77) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Peterman (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
• Ross Lane (77) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Eric Decker (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Bacher	77	56	7.1%	0	4	+0.31	+17.23
Adam Weber	135	35	11.4%	0	4	+0.48	+16.88
Eric Peterman	77	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.10	+0.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	NU
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	1	0	-5.52	Ended
Q1	77	3	0	+1.34	Ended
Q1	135	6	0	-2.89	Ended
Q1	77	1	0	+0.53	Rush TD
Q1	135	3	0	-2.41	Punt
Q1	77	16	0	-0.77	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q2	135	2	0	+5.09	Pass TD
Q2	77	1	0	+3.22	Pass TD
Q2	135	7	0	+3.86	Rush TD
Q2	77	7	0	+0.49	Punt
Q2	135	5	0	+7.81	Pass TD
Q2	77	3	0	+0.59	Punt
Q2	135	5	0	+4.46	Ended
Q2	135	4	0	-0.42	Punt
Q2	77	12	0	-7.65	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass intercepted by Malcolm Arrington at the Minn 35, returned for 27 yards to the Minn 8, tackled by Matt DeGeest. (-8.59 EPA)
2. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Brandon Roberson for 47 yards to the Minn 2 for a 1ST down, tackled by Dominique Barber. (+5.72 EPA)
3. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Jay Thomas rush for no gain to the Nwest 1, tackled by Malcolm Arrington and Adam Kadela. (-5.52 EPA)
4. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.19 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Jay Thomas rush for 4 yards to the Nwest 20, tackled by Sherrick McManis and Brad Phillips, Minnesota penalty 10 yard holding on Ernest Wheelwright accepted. (-5.07 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · C.J. Bacher pass complete to Rasheed Ward for 3 yards, fumbled at the Minn 6, forced by Deon Hightower, recovered by Dominique Barber at the Minn 13, tackled by Deon Hightower and Eric Peterman. (-5.01 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass incomplete to Eric Decker, hurried by Steve Davis. (-4.53 EPA)
8. OT · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Ernest Wheelwright for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Northwestern penalty pass interference declined. (+4.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (49–48) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: C.J. Bacher (77) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: MINN 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 48, Northwestern Wildcats 49 in Week 7 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 48–49.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=272860077.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

C.J. Bacher (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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