North Dakota State Bison vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2007 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 27–21 in Week 8, 2007. Final score: North Dakota State Bison 27, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota State Bison	12	3	0	9	27
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	6	6	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Steve Walker (2449) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +6.87 EPA
• Desi Steib (135) — 0.0 yds · +2.44 EPA/play +2.44 EPA
• Eric Decker (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.29 EPA/play -1.15 EPA

Rushing

• Tyler Roehl (2449) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Pat Paschall (2449) — 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Amir Pinnix (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Decker (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Kole Heckendorf (2449) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.40 EPA
• Alex Belquist (2449) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Steve Walker	2449	26	7.7%	0	2	+0.26	+6.87
Desi Steib	135	1	0.0%	0	0	+2.44	+2.44
Eric Decker	135	4	25.0%	0	1	-0.29	-1.15
Adam Weber	135	18	5.6%	0	1	-0.30	-5.33

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	2449	2	0	-0.33	Missed FG
Q1	135	3	0	-2.41	Punt
Q1	2449	11	0	+12.47	Rush TD
Q1	135	3	0	-3.14	Punt
Q1	2449	4	0	+1.09	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	+2.24	Pass TD
Q1	2449	2	0	-1.43	Ended
Q1	135	2	0	-2.83	Ended
Q2	2449	3	0	+3.26	Field goal
Q2	135	1	0	+0.50	Rush TD
Q2	2449	6	0	+0.46	Punt
Q2	135	21	0	+2.09	Punt
Q2	135	3	0	-2.06	Punt
Q2	2449	1	0	-3.91	Fumble
Q3	135	1	0	+3.69	Pass TD
Q3	2449	4	0	+1.80	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Tyler Roehl rush for 77 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.73 EPA)
2. Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Shawn Bibeau 34 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.92 EPA)
3. Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Steve Walker pass complete to Kole Heckendorf for 39 yards to the Minn 40 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ryan Collado. (+4.03 EPA)
4. Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Tyler Roehl rush for 19 yards, fumbled at the Minn 48, forced by Kevin Mannion, recovered by Dominique Barber at the Minn 48. (-3.92 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass intercepted by Nate Agbetola at the Minn 48, returned for no gain to the Minn 48. (-3.79 EPA)
6. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Duane Bennett for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.69 EPA)
7. Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Tyler Roehl rush for 68 yards to the Minn 25 for a 1ST down, tackled by Dominique Barber. (+3.49 EPA)
8. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber rush for 2 yards to the NDkSt 1 for a 1ST down, tackled by Joe Lardinois. (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (27–21) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Steve Walker (2449) — yds, 2 TD.
• 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 27, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21 in Week 8 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won North Dakota State Bison vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 27–21.

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=272930135.

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

Steve Walker (2449) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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.