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Indiana Hoosiers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2008 Week 6 Recap

Gophers defeat Hoosiers 16–7 in Week 6

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Indiana Hoosiers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (Week 6).

Indiana Hoosiers 7 1-3
Final 7–16
Minnesota Golden Gophers 16 5-2 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Final score
7–16
Halftime
Indiana Hoosiers 6–6 Minnesota Golden Gophers
Top passer
Ben Chappell

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Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Indiana Hoosiers 16–7 in Week 6, 2008. Final score: Indiana Hoosiers 7, Minnesota Golden Gophers 16.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Indiana Hoosiers 16–7 in Week 6 of the 2008 season.

  • Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Ben Chappell (84) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +1.01 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: DeLeon Eskridge — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Eric Decker — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Indiana Hoosiers06007
Minnesota Golden Gophers066316

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

IUIndiana Hoosiers
MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. IU
    Q2TD
    MTMarcus Thigpen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Ben Chappell pass complete to Marcus Thigpen for 77 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINN
    Q2TD
    SSShady Salamon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Shady Salamon rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MINN
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 25
    Score
    6-9

    Joel Monroe 42 yard field goal GOOD.

  4. MINN
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 12
    Score
    6-12

    Joel Monroe 29 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. MINN
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 21
    Score
    6-15

    Joel Monroe 38 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Ben Chappell (84) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.01 EPA/play +3.03 EPA
  • Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -2.26 EPA
  • Kellen Lewis (84) — 0.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -4.94 EPA

Rushing

  • DeLeon Eskridge (135) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
  • Kellen Lewis (84) — 0.0 yds -0.74 EPA
  • Marcus Thigpen (84) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA

Receiving

  • Eric Decker (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.32 EPA
  • Ray Fisher (84) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
  • Marcus Thigpen (84) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.99 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Ben Chappell84333.3%01+1.01+3.03
Adam Weber135390.0%00-0.06-2.26
Kellen Lewis84240.0%00-0.21-4.94

Team EPA comparison

StatIUMINN
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q113510+0.98Ended
Q18430-2.40Punt
Q18430-1.52Punt
Q1135230-6.23Punt
Q28440+6.02Pass TD
Q213530-2.23Punt
Q213520-6.80Fumble
Q28460-3.77Punt
Q213570-1.97Rush TD
Q213540+3.14Field goal
Q38430-2.43Punt
Q313570-2.19Ended
Q38430-3.68Fumble
Q313520-2.12Field goal
Q38430-3.44Punt
Q313550-3.41Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, recovered by Ind Kevin Burrus at the Minn 34. (-6.55 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Ben Chappell pass complete to Marcus Thigpen for 77 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.16 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Indiana Hoosiers · Ben Chappell pass intercepted by Lee Campbell at the Minn 26, returned for 10 yards to the Minn 36, tackled by Terrance Turner and Mitchell Evans. (-5.17 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · DeLeon Eskridge rush for 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Nick Polk, recovered by Ind Matt Mayberry at the Ind 16. (-4.72 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Indiana Hoosiers · Kellen Lewis sacked by Steve Davis for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled, recovered by Minn Lee Campbell at the Minn 24. (-4.57 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber sacked by Jammie Kirlew for a loss of 7 yards to the Ind 11. (-4.35 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 53 yards to the Ind 8, tackled by Austin Thomas for a 1ST down. (+3.15 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Indiana Hoosiers · Kellen Lewis pass complete to Mitchell Evans for 18 yards to the Minn 37 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (16–7) in Week 6.
  • Passing edge: Ben Chappell (84) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: IU 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 Indiana Hoosiers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Indiana Hoosiers 7, Minnesota Golden Gophers 16 in Week 6 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Indiana Hoosiers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 7–16.

Where can I find the Indiana Hoosiers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282780135.

Who led Indiana Hoosiers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Ben Chappell (84) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Indiana Hoosiers

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W