Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2008 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 34–21 in Week 5, 2008. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 21, Ohio State Buckeyes 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	0	3	12	21
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	12	6	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +15.25 EPA
• Todd Boeckman (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +3.16 EPA
• Terrelle Pryor (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +0.52 EPA

Rushing

• DeLeon Eskridge (135) — 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Chris Wells (194) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
• Daniel Herron (194) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Receiving

• DeLeon Eskridge (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.50 EPA
• Brian Robiskie (194) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.30 EPA
• Eric Decker (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Adam Weber	135	28	3.6%	0	1	+0.55	+15.25
Todd Boeckman	194	8	12.5%	0	1	+0.40	+3.16
Terrelle Pryor	194	11	9.1%	0	1	+0.05	+0.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	OSU
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	194	4	0	+0.13	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-1.29	Punt
Q1	135	4	0	-2.02	Ended
Q1	194	1	0	-0.74	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	-0.55	Field goal
Q1	135	1	0	+0.91	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	-5.93	Fumble
Q1	135	7	0	-0.89	Ended
Q1	194	1	0	+2.42	Rush TD
Q1	194	4	0	+0.46	Ended
Q2	135	2	0	-2.66	Punt
Q2	194	1	0	+2.19	Pass TD
Q2	194	4	0	+2.47	Ended
Q2	135	3	0	-1.61	Fumble
Q2	194	1	0	-1.26	Field goal
Q2	135	1	0	+1.36	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Wells rush for 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by Minn D.L. Wilhite at the OhSt 24. (-5.93 EPA)
2. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass intercepted by Donald Washington at the OhSt 14, returned for 34 yards to the OhSt 48. (-5.58 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Da'Jon McKnight for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.33 EPA)
4. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to DeLeon Eskridge for 14 yards to the OhSt 3 for a 1ST down. (+4.62 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to DeLeon Eskridge for 6 yards to the OhSt 19 for a 1ST down. (+3.78 EPA)
6. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Two-point conversion attempt, Mike Maciejowski pass to Eric Decker GOOD. (-3.41 EPA)
7. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.23 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Terrelle Pryor rush for 38 yards to the Minn 20 for a 1ST down. (+3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (34–21) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Adam Weber (135) — yds, 1 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 Ohio State Buckeyes?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 21, Ohio State Buckeyes 34 in Week 5 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 21–34.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282710194.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Adam Weber (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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