California Golden Bears vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2009 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 35–21 in Week 3, 2009. Final score: California Golden Bears 35, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	0	0	0	0	35
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	0	0	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kevin Riley (25.0) — 0.0 yds · +0.39 EPA/play +10.20 EPA
• Adam Weber (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.62 EPA
• Eric Decker (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +0.44 EPA

Rushing

• Jahvid Best (25.0) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD +0.04 EPA
• Shane Vereen (25.0) — 0.0 yds -0.67 EPA
• DeLeon Eskridge (135.0) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Decker (135.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.53 EPA
• Brandon Green (135.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.60 EPA
• Troy Stoudermire Jr. (135.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kevin Riley	25.0	26	0.0%	0	0	+0.39	+10.20
Adam Weber	135.0	32	6.2%	0	2	+0.14	+4.62
Eric Decker	135.0	2	50.0%	0	1	+0.22	+0.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CAL	MINN
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	6	0	+0.67	Ended
Q1	25.0	3	0	-3.61	Punt
Q1	135.0	3	0	-2.21	Punt
Q1	25.0	1	0	+0.48	Rush TD
Q1	25.0	2	0	+4.63	Ended
Q1	135.0	3	0	-2.48	Punt
Q1	25.0	1	0	+2.35	Rush TD
Q1	25.0	9	0	+0.97	Ended
Q2	135.0	1	0	+2.54	Pass TD
Q2	135.0	1	0	+1.37	Ended
Q2	25.0	3	0	-1.05	Punt
Q2	135.0	4	0	-1.40	Punt
Q2	25.0	1	0	+3.48	Rush TD
Q2	25.0	9	0	+1.55	Ended
Q2	135.0	3	0	-2.41	Punt
Q2	25.0	10	0	-1.03	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · 135.0 · Blake Haudan punt for 38 yards, returned by Marc Anthony for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Minn Nick Tow-Arnett at the Cal 46. (+5.47 EPA)
2. Q4 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass intercepted by Michael Mohamed at the Minn 44, returned for no gain to the Minn 44. (-5.1 EPA)
3. Q3 · 135.0 · Hayo Carpenter rush for 11 yards, fumbled, recovered by Cal Kendrick Payne at the Cal 19. (-4.5 EPA)
4. Q4 · 25.0 · Kevin Riley pass complete to Jeremy Ross for 35 yards to the Minn 43 for a 1ST down. (+4.37 EPA)
5. Q2 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.24 EPA)
6. Q2 · 25.0 · Jahvid Best rush for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.48 EPA)
7. Q1 · 25.0 · Kevin Riley pass complete to Verran Tucker for 59 yards to the Minn 2 for a 1ST down. (+3.25 EPA)
8. Q3 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass complete to Nick Tow-Arnett for 14 yards to the Cal 29 for a 1ST down. (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• California Golden Bears controlled the final (35–21) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Kevin Riley (25.0) — yds.
• EPA edge: CAL 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 California Golden Bears vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

California Golden Bears 35, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21 in Week 3 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 35–21.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292620135.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Kevin Riley (25.0) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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