Minnesota Golden Gophers 35–24 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2009

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 35–24 in Week 4, 2009. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 35, Northwestern Wildcats 24.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Northwestern Wildcats 35–24 in Week 4 of the 2009 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Mike Kafka (77.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Duane Bennett — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Eric Decker — 2 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	0	0	0	35
Northwestern Wildcats	0	0	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

+3OPP 9

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

77.0
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
0-0
Stefan Demos 26 yard field goal GOOD.
135.0
Q1TD
DBDuane Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Duane Bennett rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q2TD
AFArby Fields
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Arby Fields rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q2TD
DBDuane Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Duane Bennett rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q3TD
BMBrendan Mitchell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Mike Kafka pass complete to Brendan Mitchell for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
77.0
Q3TD
ABAndrew Brewer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Mike Kafka pass complete to Andrew Brewer for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q3TD
EDEric Decker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q4TD
EDEric Decker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q4TD
DBDuane Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Duane Bennett rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Mike Kafka (77.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +15.49 EPA
Adam Weber (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +5.84 EPA

Rushing

Duane Bennett (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD -0.12 EPA
Mike Kafka (77.0) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
Jacob Schmidt (77.0) — 0.0 yds -0.62 EPA

Receiving

Eric Decker (135.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
Drake Dunsmore (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
Zeke Markshausen (77.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mike Kafka	77.0	46	4.3%	0	2	+0.34	+15.49
Adam Weber	135.0	25	8.0%	0	2	+0.23	+5.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	NU
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	EPA	Result
Q1	77.0	5	-2.62	Ended
Q1	135.0	3	-3.62	Punt
Q1	77.0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	77.0	18	+5.27	Ended
Q1	135.0	1	+0.40	Rush TD
Q1	135.0	8	-1.63	Ended
Q2	77.0	7	+1.58	Interception
Q2	135.0	3	-2.06	Punt
Q2	77.0	1	+1.18	Rush TD
Q2	77.0	9	+4.23	Ended
Q2	135.0	1	+0.75	Rush TD
Q2	135.0	3	+2.93	Ended
Q2	77.0	3	+0.43	Punt
Q2	135.0	8	+0.47	Interception
Q3	77.0	10	+6.65	Pass TD
Q3	77.0	1	-1.01	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka rush for a loss of 12 yards, fumbled, forced by Cedric McKinley, recovered by Minn Cedric McKinley at the Nwest 3. (-4.78 EPA)
Q4 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka sacked by D.L. Wilhite for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, forced by D.L. Wilhite, recovered by Minn D.L. Wilhite at the Nwest 19. (-4.22 EPA)
Q2 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass intercepted by Sherrick McManis at the Nwest 32, returned for no gain to the Nwest 32. (-3.79 EPA)
Q3 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka pass complete to Brendan Mitchell for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.71 EPA)
Q4 · 135.0 · Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Nwest 20. (-3.62 EPA)
Q4 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass complete to Brandon Green for 27 yards to the Minn 47 for a 1ST down. (+3.42 EPA)
Q1 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka rush for 7 yards to the Nwest 33 for a 1ST down. (+3.03 EPA)
Q1 · 77.0 · Mike Kafka pass complete to Sidney Stewart for 16 yards to the Minn 30 for a 1ST down. (+3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (35–24) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Mike Kafka (77.0) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: MINN at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 35, Northwestern Wildcats 24 in Week 4 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 35–24.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292690077.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Mike Kafka (77.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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