Northwestern Wildcats vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2008 Week 10 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 24–17 in Week 10, 2008. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 24, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	9	6	0	0	24
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	9	0	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mike Kafka (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +4.28 EPA
• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +4.15 EPA
• Justin Kucek (135) — 0.0 yds · -3.50 EPA/play -3.50 EPA

Rushing

• Mike Kafka (77) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Omar Conteh (77) — 0.0 yds -0.78 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Decker (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Ben Kuznia (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.42 EPA
• Jack Simmons (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mike Kafka	77	16	12.5%	0	2	+0.27	+4.28
Adam Weber	135	45	2.2%	0	1	+0.09	+4.15
Justin Kucek	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.50	-3.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	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	5	0	+4.21	Ended
Q1	77	5	0	-2.02	Punt
Q1	135	5	0	+0.81	Punt
Q1	77	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	77	8	0	+0.08	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.30	Punt
Q1	77	1	0	+3.83	Pass TD
Q1	77	7	0	-1.25	Ended
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135	11	0	+3.24	Ended
Q2	77	1	0	+0.80	Pass TD
Q2	77	1	0	+3.95	Ended
Q2	135	3	0	-2.55	Punt
Q2	77	3	0	-3.57	Interception
Q2	77	1	0	-0.43	Ended
Q2	135	4	0	-1.07	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Mike Kafka pass intercepted by Traye Simmons at the Minn 9, returned for 35 yards to the Minn 44. (-4.96 EPA)
2. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker, fumbled, recovered by Nwest at the Minn 40 for 11 yards, lateral to Adam Weber for 8 yards, to the Minn 40. (-4.14 EPA)
3. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Mike Kafka rush for 53 yards to the Minn 2 for a 1ST down. (+3.94 EPA)
4. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Mike Kafka pass complete to Jeremy Ebert for 36 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.83 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Joel Monroe 20 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.8 EPA)
6. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Ben Kuznia for 22 yards to the Nwest 32 for a 1ST down. (+3.71 EPA)
7. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Justin Kucek pass complete to Lee Campbell for no gain to the Nwest 31. (-3.5 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Amado Villarreal 47 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (24–17) in Week 10.
• Passing edge: Mike Kafka (77) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NU 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Northwestern Wildcats 24, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17 in Week 10 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 24–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283060135.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Mike Kafka (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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