South Carolina Gamecocks 31–28 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2009

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 31–28 in Week 5, 2009. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 31, Minnesota Golden Gophers 28.

Game summary

South Carolina Gamecocks edged Minnesota Golden Gophers 31–28 in Week 5 of the 2009 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Scott Tolzien (275.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.53 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: John Clay — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Eric Decker — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	0	0	31
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	0	0	0	28

Scoring Map

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

SCSouth Carolina Gamecocks

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 22

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

135.0
Q1TD
EDEric Decker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Decker for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
0-0
Eric Ellestad 28 yard field goal GOOD.
275.0
Q1TD
JCJohn Clay
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
John Clay rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
0-0
Eric Ellestad 20 yard field goal GOOD.
275.0
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
0-0
Philip Welch 39 yard field goal GOOD.
275.0
Q3TD
JCJohn Clay
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
John Clay rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
135.0
Q4TD
DBDuane Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Duane Bennett rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
275.0
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Zach Brown rush, fumbled, forced by Eric Small, recovered by Minn Marcus Sherels at the Minn 12, Marcus Sherels for 88 yards, to the Wisc 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.
275.0
Q4TD
LKLance Kendricks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-0
Scott Tolzien pass complete to Lance Kendricks for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Scott Tolzien (275.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +12.22 EPA
Adam Weber (135.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +11.46 EPA

Rushing

John Clay (275.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.15 EPA
DeLeon Eskridge (135.0) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Zach Brown (275.0) — 0.0 yds

Receiving

Eric Decker (135.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
Garrett Graham (275.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.46 EPA
Nick Toon (275.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Scott Tolzien	275.0	23	4.3%	0	1	+0.53	+12.22
Adam Weber	135.0	30	3.3%	0	1	+0.38	+11.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WISC	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	EPA	Result
Q1	275.0	3	+1.00	Ended
Q1	135.0	1	+2.31	Pass TD
Q1	135.0	1	-0.69	Ended
Q1	275.0	1	+0.85	Interception
Q1	135.0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	135.0	11	+4.49	Ended
Q1	275.0	1	+0.49	Rush TD
Q1	275.0	7	+2.78	Ended
Q1	135.0	8	-6.92	Fumble
Q2	275.0	3	-0.32	Punt
Q2	135.0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135.0	11	+3.52	Ended
Q2	275.0	3	-1.43	Punt
Q2	135.0	2	-1.25	Punt
Q2	275.0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	275.0	15	+0.71	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · 275.0 · Zach Brown rush, fumbled, forced by Eric Small, recovered by Minn Marcus Sherels at the Minn 12, Marcus Sherels for 88 yards, to the Wisc 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-10.17 EPA)
Q1 · 275.0 · Scott Tolzien pass intercepted by Nathan Triplett at the Wisc 36, returned for 25 yards to the Wisc 11. (-7.25 EPA)
Q4 · 275.0 · Scott Tolzien rush for 47 yards to the Minn 5 for a 1ST down. (+3.91 EPA)
Q1 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass complete to Hayo Carpenter for 25 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down. (+3.91 EPA)
Q3 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass intercepted by Patrick Butrym at the Wisc 30, returned for no gain to the Wisc 30. (-3.71 EPA)
Q3 · 275.0 · Scott Tolzien rush for 11 yards, fumbled at the Wisc 44. (-3.56 EPA)
Q4 · 135.0 · Adam Weber pass complete to Nick Tow-Arnett for 38 yards to the Wisc 2 for a 1ST down. (+3.32 EPA)
Q3 · 275.0 · Scott Tolzien pass complete to Garrett Graham for 18 yards to the Minn 23 for a 1ST down. (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (31–28) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Scott Tolzien (275.0) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: WISC 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 South Carolina Gamecocks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

South Carolina Gamecocks 31, Minnesota Golden Gophers 28 in Week 5 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 31–28.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292760135.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Scott Tolzien (275.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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