Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Purdue Boilermakers: 2008 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Purdue Boilermakers 17–6 in Week 9, 2008. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, Purdue Boilermakers 6.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	3	0	6	17
Purdue Boilermakers	6	0	0	0	6

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +4.92 EPA
• Desmond Tardy (2509) — 0.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -0.52 EPA
• Curtis Painter (2509) — 0.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -1.63 EPA

Rushing

• Kory Sheets (2509) — 0.0 yds -0.72 EPA
• DeLeon Eskridge (135) — 0.0 yds -0.49 EPA
• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Brandon Whittington (2509) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Eric Decker (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Brandon Green (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Adam Weber	135	33	3.0%	0	1	+0.15	+4.92
Desmond Tardy	2509	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.52	-0.52
Curtis Painter	2509	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.14	-1.63
Justin Siller	2509	19	0.0%	0	0	-0.35	-6.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	PUR
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	+1.61	Ended
Q1	2509	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2509	10	0	-0.01	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.40	Ended
Q1	2509	3	0	-2.42	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-3.09	Punt
Q1	2509	1	0	-1.14	Field goal
Q1	2509	4	0	-0.22	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	+1.26	Rush TD
Q1	135	4	0	+3.09	Ended
Q2	2509	4	0	-2.22	Ended
Q2	135	4	0	-1.75	Punt
Q2	2509	8	0	-2.88	Fumble
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135	7	0	+0.15	Ended
Q2	2509	6	0	+0.65	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Brandon Green for 71 yards to the Prdue 5 for a 1ST down. (+6.33 EPA)
2. Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Kory Sheets rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by Minn at the Minn 18. (-6.04 EPA)
3. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Curtis Painter pass intercepted by Marcus Sherels at the Minn 39, returned for 23 yards to the Prdue 38. (-5.31 EPA)
4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber rush for no gain to the Prdue 30. (-4.17 EPA)
5. Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Joel Monroe kickoff for 55 yards returned by Aaron Valentin for 58 yards to the Minn 27. (+4.14 EPA)
6. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Curtis Painter rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by Minn at the Minn 46. (-4.04 EPA)
7. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass intercepted by Ryan Kerrigan at the Prdue 31, returned for 8 yards to the Prdue 39. (-3.52 EPA)
8. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · DeLeon Eskridge rush for a loss of 7 yards to the Minn 42. (-3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (17–6) in Week 9.
• 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 Purdue Boilermakers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, Purdue Boilermakers 6 in Week 9 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 17–6.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282992509.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Purdue Boilermakers in passing?

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

Full analytics box score

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