North Dakota State Bison vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2011 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 37–24 in Week 4, 2011. Final score: North Dakota State Bison 37, Minnesota Golden Gophers 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota State Bison	0	18	3	0	37
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	6	3	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brock Jensen (2449) — 0.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +8.89 EPA
• Max Shortell (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +4.08 EPA
• Marqueis Gray (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.22 EPA/play -3.28 EPA

Rushing

• D.J. McNorton (2449) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
• Duane Bennett (135) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Donnell Kirkwood (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Warren Holloway (2449) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Ryan Smith (2449) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.69 EPA
• D.J. McNorton (2449) — 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
Brock Jensen	2449	21	0.0%	0	0	+0.42	+8.89
Max Shortell	135	8	12.5%	0	1	+0.51	+4.08
Marqueis Gray	135	15	0.0%	0	0	-0.22	-3.28

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NDSU	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	1	0	+0.83	Rush TD
Q1	2449	10	0	+4.16	Ended
Q1	135	14	0	-2.91	Interception
Q2	2449	1	0	+1.05	Rush TD
Q2	135	2	0	+4.28	Rush TD
Q2	2449	5	0	+5.81	Rush TD
Q2	135	9	0	+4.08	Ended
Q2	2449	7	0	+4.60	Rush TD
Q2	135	6	0	-2.69	Punt
Q2	2449	1	0	-0.05	Ended
Q3	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	2449	2	0	-1.16	Field goal
Q3	135	9	0	-3.24	Ended
Q3	2449	12	0	-2.12	Ended
Q4	135	3	0	-2.77	Ended
Q4	2449	1	0	+0.68	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Shortell pass complete to Eric Lair for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.99 EPA)
2. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Donnell Kirkwood rush for 5 yards to the NDkSt 4, tackled by Chad Willson, NO DAKOTA ST penalty offside declined for a 1ST down. (-4.95 EPA)
3. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Shortell pass complete to Marcus Jones for 26 yards to the NDkSt 46, tackled by John Pike for a 1ST down. (+3.92 EPA)
4. Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · D.J. McNorton rush for 58 yards to the Minn 13, tackled by Brock Vereen out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.77 EPA)
5. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Donnell Kirkwood rush for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.76 EPA)
6. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Shortell sacked by Kyle Emanuel and Coulter Boyer for a loss of 9 yards to the NDkSt 19. (-3.62 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · NO DAKOTA ST penalty 12 yard pass interference on Marcus Williams accepted, no play. (+3.26 EPA)
8. Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Brock Jensen pass incomplete to D.J. McNorton. (-3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (37–24) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Brock Jensen (2449) — yds.
• EPA edge: NDSU 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 North Dakota State Bison vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

North Dakota State Bison 37, Minnesota Golden Gophers 24 in Week 4 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won North Dakota State Bison vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 37–24.

Where can I find the North Dakota State Bison vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312670135.

Who led North Dakota State Bison vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Brock Jensen (2449) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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