Kansas Jayhawks vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Kansas Jayhawks defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 42–21 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Kansas Jayhawks 42, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kansas Jayhawks	12	12	6	6	42
Minnesota Golden Gophers	12	0	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Todd Reesing (2305) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +12.38 EPA
• Kerry Meier (2305) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.87 EPA/play +1.87 EPA
• David Pittman (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.70 EPA/play +0.70 EPA

Rushing

• Jake Sharp (2305) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• DeLeon Eskridge (135) — 0.0 yds -0.61 EPA
• Todd Reesing (2305) — 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Dezmon Briscoe (2305) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Kerry Meier (2305) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA
• Eric Decker (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Todd Reesing	2305	37	10.8%	0	4	+0.34	+12.38
Kerry Meier	2305	1	100.0%	0	1	+1.87	+1.87
David Pittman	135	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.70	+0.70
Adam Weber	135	37	2.7%	0	1	-0.00	-0.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	KU	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	1	0	-0.17	Ended
Q1	2305	1	0	+0.83	Pass TD
Q1	2305	7	0	+6.15	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	+0.75	Rush TD
Q1	2305	1	0	-1.76	Ended
Q1	135	11	0	+3.59	Ended
Q1	2305	1	0	-1.41	Punt
Q1	135	1	0	+0.24	Ended
Q1	2305	5	0	-0.11	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	+1.91	Rush TD
Q1	2305	1	0	+4.70	Pass TD
Q1	135	1	0	+0.70	Ended
Q2	135	7	0	-0.17	Punt
Q2	2305	1	0	+1.80	Pass TD
Q2	135	1	0	-0.26	Ended
Q2	2305	12	0	+3.15	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber rush for no gain to the Kans 1. (-6.32 EPA)
2. Q1 · Kansas Jayhawks · Todd Reesing pass complete to Dezmon Briscoe for 60 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.7 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Kansas penalty 8 yard pass interference on Phillip Strozier accepted, no play. (+4.06 EPA)
4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · DeLeon Eskridge rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Mike Rivera, recovered by Kans Joe Mortensen at the Minn 32. (-4.02 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Shady Salamon rush for no gain to the Kans 1. (-3.74 EPA)
6. Q3 · Kansas Jayhawks · Todd Reesing pass complete to Kerry Meier for 31 yards to the Kans 41 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.68 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Jack Simmons for 8 yards to the Kans 9 for a 1ST down. (+3.24 EPA)
8. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Jacob Branstetter kickoff for 68 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 60 yards to the Kans 38 out-of-bounds. (+2.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kansas Jayhawks controlled the final (42–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Todd Reesing (2305) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: KU 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 Kansas Jayhawks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Kansas Jayhawks 42, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Kansas Jayhawks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Kansas Jayhawks won with a final score of 42–21.

Where can I find the Kansas Jayhawks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283660135.

Who led Kansas Jayhawks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Todd Reesing (2305) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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