Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2010 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 38–34 in Week 11, 2010. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 38, Illinois Fighting Illini 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	15	6	12	38
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	0	12	12	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nathan Scheelhaase post (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +2.85 EPA/play +8.56 EPA
• Adam Weber post (135) — 0.0 yds · +1.22 EPA/play +3.66 EPA
• Nathan Scheelhaase crossing (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.45 EPA/play +3.61 EPA

Rushing

• Mikel Leshoure (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.52 EPA
• Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• DeLeon Eskridge (135) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD -0.02 EPA

Receiving

• A.J. Jenkins (356) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.58 EPA
• Da'Jon McKnight (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.06 EPA
• N/A. (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nathan Scheelhaase post	356	3	66.7%	0	2	+2.85	+8.56
Adam Weber post	135	3	0.0%	0	0	+1.22	+3.66
Nathan Scheelhaase crossing	356	8	0.0%	0	0	+0.45	+3.61
Eddie McGee crossing	356	1	0.0%	0	0	+3.44	+3.44
Adam Weber flag	135	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.91	+2.91
Adam Weber	135	16	0.0%	0	0	+0.15	+2.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	ILL
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	356	2	0	-2.23	Ended
Q1	135	5	0	-1.79	Punt
Q1	356	5	0	-0.69	Pass TD
Q1	135	8	0	-4.76	Punt
Q1	356	8	0	+0.56	Ended
Q1	135	6	0	-1.42	Punt
Q2	356	1	0	-2.11	Ended
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	356	2	0	+0.07	Ended
Q2	135	10	0	+1.74	Pass TD
Q2	356	3	0	-3.17	Punt
Q2	135	7	0	+4.20	Rush TD
Q2	356	7	0	+1.47	Ended
Q2	135	5	0	+0.67	Ended
Q2	135	4	0	+3.42	Pass TD
Q3	356	6	0	-1.43	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Mikel Leshoure rush right for 14 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Kyle Theret, ILLINOIS penalty 10 yard holding on N/A accepted. (+6.6 EPA)
2. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Derek Dimke kickoff for 64 yards returned by Troy Stoudermire Jr., tackled by Justin Green for 90 yards to the Illin 4, tackled by Justin Green. (+5.43 EPA)
3. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Mikel Leshoure rush up the middle for 55 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.42 EPA)
4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber post pass complete to Eric Lair for 27 yards to the Illin 22 for a 1ST down. (+3.99 EPA)
5. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · ILLINOIS penalty 5 yard roughing the kicker on Akeem Spence accepted, no play. (+3.46 EPA)
6. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Eddie McGee crossing pass complete to A.J. Jenkins for 37 yards to the Minn 10, tackled by Troy Stoudermire Jr. out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.44 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber sideline pass complete to Da'Jon McKnight for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.43 EPA)
8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase post pass complete to Fred Sykes for 27 yards to the Minn 36, tackled by Troy Stoudermire Jr. for a 1ST down. (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (38–34) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Nathan Scheelhaase post (356) — yds, 2 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 Illinois Fighting Illini?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 38, Illinois Fighting Illini 34 in Week 11 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 38–34.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=303170356.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Nathan Scheelhaase post (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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