Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. USC Trojans: 2011 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 19–17 in Week 1, 2011. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, USC Trojans 19.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	3	6	6	17
USC Trojans	6	12	0	0	19

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt Barkley (30) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +8.87 EPA
• Max Shortell (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +5.33 EPA
• Marqueis Gray (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.26 EPA

Rushing

• D.J. Morgan (30) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Duane Bennett (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA
• Marqueis Gray (135) — 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Robert Woods (30) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.83 EPA
• Marqise Lee (30) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Malcolm Moulton (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Barkley	30	43	7.0%	0	3	+0.21	+8.87
Max Shortell	135	12	8.3%	0	1	+0.44	+5.33
Marqueis Gray	135	15	0.0%	0	0	+0.02	+0.26
Team	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.37	-0.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	USC
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	1	0	+0.43	Ended
Q1	30	5	0	-2.04	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-3.74	Punt
Q1	30	1	0	+1.27	Pass TD
Q1	30	12	0	+3.70	Ended
Q1	135	13	0	+1.18	Missed FG
Q2	30	1	0	+0.99	Pass TD
Q2	30	8	0	+3.91	Ended
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135	9	0	+0.69	Ended
Q2	30	1	0	+3.54	Pass TD
Q2	30	2	0	+0.46	Ended
Q2	135	10	0	-3.06	Punt
Q3	30	4	0	-1.76	Punt
Q3	135	4	0	-0.47	Punt
Q3	30	9	0	-4.37	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · USC Trojans · Team rush for a loss of 35 yards, fumbled, recovered by Minn Mike Rallis at the USC 30. (-5.12 EPA)
2. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Shortell pass complete to Da'Jon McKnight for 12 yards to the USC 34 for a 1ST down. (+3.55 EPA)
3. Q2 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley pass complete to Robert Woods for 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.54 EPA)
4. Q3 · USC Trojans · D.J. Morgan rush for no gain to the Minn 20. (-3.38 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Shortell pass complete to Brandon Green for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.67 EPA)
6. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Chris Hawthorne 51 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-2.61 EPA)
7. Q4 · USC Trojans · Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 42. (-2.48 EPA)
8. Q3 · USC Trojans · Matt Barkley pass complete to Rhett Ellison for 12 yards to the USC 36 for a 1ST down. (-2.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (19–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matt Barkley (30) — yds, 3 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 USC Trojans?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, USC Trojans 19 in Week 1 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs USC Trojans?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 17–19.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs USC Trojans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312460030.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs USC Trojans in passing?

Matt Barkley (30) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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