Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2010 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 33–21 in Week 8, 2010. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 33, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	6	12	3	6	33
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	0	6	10	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Adam Weber (135) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +10.36 EPA
• Robert Bolden (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +7.70 EPA
• Matthew McGloin (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.23 EPA

Rushing

• DeLeon Eskridge (135) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Evan Royster (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• Silas Redd (213) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Da'Jon McKnight (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.63 EPA
• MarQueis Gray (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA
• Eric Lair (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Adam Weber	135	44	6.8%	0	3	+0.23	+10.36
Robert Bolden	213	13	7.7%	0	1	+0.59	+7.70
Matthew McGloin	213	12	16.7%	0	2	-0.02	-0.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	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	213	3	0	-0.07	Ended
Q1	135	7	0	+1.53	Pass TD
Q1	213	4	0	-1.29	Pass TD
Q1	135	8	0	+3.61	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	+1.15	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.96	Punt
Q1	213	5	0	-2.03	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-0.27	Interception
Q2	135	5	0	-2.66	Ended
Q2	213	1	0	+3.91	Pass TD
Q2	135	9	0	+2.34	Interception
Q2	213	5	0	-1.46	Rush TD
Q2	135	4	0	+0.47	Punt
Q2	213	8	0	+1.03	Ended
Q3	135	5	0	-1.22	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Safety (-8.14 EPA)
2. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass intercepted by D'Anton Lynn at the PnSt 0, returned for 58 yards to the Minn 42, tackled by DeLeon Eskridge. (-6.82 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Dan Orseske punt for 65 yards, returned by Devon Smith for 38 yards to the Minn 47, tackled by Dan Orseske. (-4.9 EPA)
4. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Adam Weber pass complete to Da'Jon McKnight for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.5 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · DeLeon Eskridge rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 4, tackled by D'Anton Lynn. (-4.21 EPA)
6. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Matthew McGloin pass complete to Derek Moye for 42 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.91 EPA)
7. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · PENN ST penalty 15 yard pass interference on Stephon Morris accepted, no play. (+3.22 EPA)
8. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Robert Bolden pass complete to Derek Moye for 30 yards to the Minn 42, tackled by Keanon Cooper for a 1ST down. (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (33–21) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Adam Weber (135) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: PSU 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 33, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21 in Week 8 of the 2010 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 33–21.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=302960135.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Adam Weber (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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