Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Iowa State Cyclones: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa State Cyclones defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 14–13 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 13, Iowa State Cyclones 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	0	0	0	13
Iowa State Cyclones	0	0	0	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Austen Arnaud (66.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +8.16 EPA
• Adam Weber (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +7.05 EPA
• Blake Haudan (135.0) — 0.0 yds · +5.58 EPA/play +5.58 EPA

Rushing

• Alexander Robinson (66.0) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Austen Arnaud (66.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.37 EPA
• DeLeon Eskridge (135.0) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Da'Jon McKnight (135.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• Jake Williams (66.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.62 EPA
• Marquis Hamilton (66.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austen Arnaud	66.0	24	4.2%	0	1	+0.34	+8.16
Adam Weber	135.0	24	4.2%	0	1	+0.29	+7.05
Blake Haudan	135.0	1	0.0%	0	0	+5.58	+5.58
MarQueis Gray	135.0	2	0.0%	0	0	+0.24	+0.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	ISU
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	66.0	1	0	+0.28	Ended
Q1	135.0	3	0	-3.06	Punt
Q1	66.0	4	0	-2.16	Punt
Q1	135.0	2	0	-2.11	Punt
Q1	66.0	3	0	+0.33	Interception
Q1	135.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	135.0	5	0	+0.92	Ended
Q1	66.0	10	0	-3.36	Ended
Q2	135.0	1	0	+0.01	Ended
Q2	66.0	1	0	+5.19	Pass TD
Q2	66.0	5	0	+1.51	Ended
Q2	135.0	7	0	+3.87	Interception
Q2	135.0	1	0	+0.50	Ended
Q2	66.0	10	0	+5.62	Rush TD
Q2	135.0	5	0	-3.70	Ended
Q2	66.0	3	0	-2.24	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · 135.0 · Blake Haudan pass complete to Kyle Theret for 40 yards to the IowSt 23 for a 1ST down. (+5.58 EPA)
2. Q3 · 66.0 · Austen Arnaud rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by Minn at the Minn 34. (-5.3 EPA)
3. Q4 · 135.0 · MarQueis Gray rush, fumbled, recovered by IowSt Ter'ran Benton at the IowSt 15, Ter'ran Benton for 6 yards, to the IowSt 21. (-5.27 EPA)
4. Q2 · 66.0 · Austen Arnaud pass complete to Jake Williams for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.2 EPA)
5. Q1 · 66.0 · Alexander Robinson rush for no gain to the Minn 26. (-4.51 EPA)
6. Q3 · 66.0 · Austen Arnaud rush for 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by Minn at the Minn 46. (-4.48 EPA)
7. Q3 · 135.0 · Eric Ellestad 34 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.06 EPA)
8. Q2 · 66.0 · Austen Arnaud pass intercepted by Kyle Theret at the Minn 19, returned for no gain to the Minn 19. (-3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa State Cyclones controlled the final (14–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Austen Arnaud (66.0) — 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 Iowa State Cyclones?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 13, Iowa State Cyclones 14 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa State Cyclones?

Iowa State Cyclones won with a final score of 13–14.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa State Cyclones box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=293650066.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa State Cyclones in passing?

Austen Arnaud (66.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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