Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Syracuse Orange: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Syracuse Orange 23–20 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 23, Syracuse Orange 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	0	0	0	23
Syracuse Orange	0	0	0	0	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Adam Weber (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +9.07 EPA
• Greg Paulus (183.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.43 EPA

Rushing

• Delone Carter (183.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
• Duane Bennett (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA
• DeLeon Eskridge (135.0) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Decker (135.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.59 EPA
• Mike Williams (183.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Alec Lemon (183.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Adam Weber	135.0	24	4.2%	0	1	+0.38	+9.07
Greg Paulus	183.0	26	3.8%	0	1	+0.09	+2.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	SYR
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	135.0	1	0	+0.83	Ended
Q1	183.0	5	0	+5.70	Pass TD
Q1	135.0	3	0	-3.01	Punt
Q1	183.0	6	0	-1.68	Punt
Q1	135.0	4	0	-1.26	Punt
Q1	183.0	3	0	-1.28	Punt
Q1	135.0	1	0	+2.70	Pass TD
Q1	135.0	3	0	-0.90	Ended
Q1	183.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	183.0	2	0	-0.28	Ended
Q1	183.0	1	0	-0.62	Ended
Q1	135.0	2	0	+1.44	Rush TD
Q1	183.0	1	0	-1.61	Fumble
Q2	135.0	3	0	-2.95	Ended
Q2	183.0	1	0	+0.98	Rush TD
Q2	183.0	7	0	+6.07	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · 183.0 · Eric Ellestad kickoff for 65 yards returned by Michael Jones for 79 yards to the Minn 16. (+5.13 EPA)
2. Q4 · 135.0 · Adam Weber sacked by Brandon Sharpe for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by Syrac Derrell Smith at the Syrac 32. (-5.12 EPA)
3. Q2 · 135.0 · Adam Weber rush for no gain to the Syrac 41. (-4.15 EPA)
4. Q4 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 53 yards to the Syrac 20 for a 1ST down. (+3.4 EPA)
5. OT · 183.0 · Greg Paulus pass intercepted by Nathan Triplett at the Minn 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-3.37 EPA)
6. Q1 · 183.0 · Greg Paulus pass complete to Mike Williams for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.23 EPA)
7. Q1 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass complete to Troy Stoudermire Jr. for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.7 EPA)
8. Q4 · 135.0 · Eric Ellestad 47 yard field goal MISSED. (-2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (23–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Adam Weber (135.0) — 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 Syracuse Orange?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 23, Syracuse Orange 20 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Syracuse Orange?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 23–20.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292480183.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Adam Weber (135.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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