Montana State Bobcats vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2008 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Montana State Bobcats 35–23 in Week 3, 2008. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 23, Minnesota Golden Gophers 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana State Bobcats	6	6	3	6	23
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	18	6	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bobby Daly (147) — 0.0 yds · +4.17 EPA/play +4.17 EPA
• Cody Kempt (147) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -2.03 EPA
• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -2.23 EPA

Rushing

• DeLeon Eskridge (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.08 EPA
• Demetrius Crawford (147) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• C.J. Palmer (147) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Decker (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Deon Toliver (147) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA
• DeAndre Green (147) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bobby Daly	147	1	0.0%	0	0	+4.17	+4.17
Cody Kempt	147	23	4.3%	0	1	-0.09	-2.03
Adam Weber	135	23	4.3%	0	1	-0.10	-2.23
Mark Iddins	147	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.66	-6.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MTST	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	2	0	-2.52	Ended
Q1	147	1	0	+2.85	Pass TD
Q1	135	4	0	+3.06	Ended
Q1	147	8	0	-3.73	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.11	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-2.44	Punt
Q1	147	5	0	+0.68	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.51	Punt
Q1	147	5	0	-1.02	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	+1.34	Pass TD
Q2	147	6	0	+0.05	Punt
Q2	135	2	0	+3.71	Ended
Q2	147	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	135	2	0	-0.58	Punt
Q2	147	2	0	-0.99	Ended
Q2	135	4	0	+4.58	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Joel Monroe kickoff for 70 yards returned by Demetrius Crawford for 100 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.3 EPA)
2. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 23 yards to the MntSt 3 for a 1ST down. (-4.31 EPA)
3. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Cody Kempt pass intercepted by Kyle Theret at the 50 yard line, returned for 24 yards to the MntSt 26, tackled by Deon Toliver. (-4.22 EPA)
4. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Bobby Daly pass complete to Joe Schreibeis for 20 yards to the MntSt 45, tackled by Jay Thomas for a 1ST down. (+4.17 EPA)
5. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 44 yards to the MntSt 3, tackled by David Taylor, Montana St penalty pass interference declined for a 1ST down. (+4.06 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 41 yards to the MntSt 40, tackled by David Taylor for a 1ST down. (+3.82 EPA)
7. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Jason Cunningham 41 yard field goal BLOCKED, N/A for no gain, to the Minn 30. (-3.82 EPA)
8. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Jason Cunningham 49 yard field goal GOOD. (+3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (35–23) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Bobby Daly (147) — yds.
• EPA edge: MTST 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 Montana State Bobcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Montana State Bobcats 23, Minnesota Golden Gophers 35 in Week 3 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 23–35.

Where can I find the Montana State Bobcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282570135.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Bobby Daly (147) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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