Northwestern Wildcats vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2010 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 29–28 in Week 5, 2010. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 29, Minnesota Golden Gophers 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	12	0	6	9	29
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	12	0	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dan Persa (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +13.19 EPA
• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +2.98 EPA
• Duane Bennett (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.63 EPA/play +1.63 EPA

Rushing

• DeLeon Eskridge (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
• Dan Persa (77) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Duane Bennett (135) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Jeremy Ebert (77) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.49 EPA
• Sidney Stewart (77) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Eric Lair (135) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.80 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dan Persa	77	30	6.7%	0	2	+0.44	+13.19
Adam Weber	135	22	9.1%	0	2	+0.14	+2.98
Duane Bennett	135	1	100.0%	0	1	+1.63	+1.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NU	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	6	0	+3.17	Ended
Q1	77	7	0	-5.07	Fumble
Q1	135	3	0	-2.49	Punt
Q1	77	5	0	+4.02	Rush TD
Q1	135	2	0	+3.70	Pass TD
Q1	77	2	0	-5.19	Fumble
Q1	135	3	0	-1.89	Punt
Q1	77	4	0	+4.32	Pass TD
Q1	135	5	0	-1.60	Punt
Q2	77	2	0	-1.15	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	+1.80	Rush TD
Q2	135	4	0	+1.61	Ended
Q2	77	10	0	-3.26	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	+1.63	Pass TD
Q2	135	4	0	+3.59	Ended
Q2	77	3	0	-1.87	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Venric Mark rush for 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Brandon Kirksey, recovered by Minn Aaron Hill at the Nwest 46. (-5.38 EPA)
2. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Dan Persa pass intercepted by Michael Carter at the Minn 4, returned for 7 yards to the Minn 11. (-4.98 EPA)
3. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Dan Persa pass incomplete. (-4.43 EPA)
4. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Dan Persa pass complete to Jeremy Ebert for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.23 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Eric Lair for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.02 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Dan Persa rush for 4 yards, fumbled at the Minn 4. (-3.98 EPA)
7. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Duane Bennett for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.88 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Dan Persa pass complete to Tony Jones for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (29–28) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Dan Persa (77) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NU 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Northwestern Wildcats 29, Minnesota Golden Gophers 28 in Week 5 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 29–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302750135.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Dan Persa (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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