Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2011 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 41–14 in Week 8, 2011. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 41, Minnesota Golden Gophers 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	9	15	6	0	41
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	6	0	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Taylor Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +5.16 EPA
• Marqueis Gray (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.19 EPA/play +3.21 EPA
• Brion Carnes (158) — 0.0 yds · -0.49 EPA/play -0.49 EPA

Rushing

• Rex Burkhead (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
• Marqueis Gray (135) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA
• Duane Bennett (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Kenny Bell (158) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Brandon Green. (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.28 EPA
• Quincy Enunwa. (158) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taylor Martinez	158	22	4.5%	0	1	+0.23	+5.16
Marqueis Gray	135	17	0.0%	0	0	+0.19	+3.21
Brion Carnes	158	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.49	-0.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	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	-1.12	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+2.11	Pass TD
Q1	158	9	0	-8.74	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.48	Punt
Q1	158	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	158	10	0	-2.14	Ended
Q1	135	6	0	-3.65	Punt
Q2	158	1	0	+3.53	Rush TD
Q2	158	13	0	+2.14	Ended
Q2	135	8	0	-8.24	Touchdown
Q2	158	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	158	5	0	-2.86	Ended
Q2	135	5	0	-0.57	Punt
Q2	158	1	0	+4.49	Rush TD
Q2	135	2	0	+1.08	Punt
Q3	158	1	0	+0.82	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marqueis Gray rush, fumbled, recovered by Minn Marqueis Gray at the Neb 5, Marqueis Gray for 5 yards, to the Neb 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-9.55 EPA)
2. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Taylor Martinez rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by Neb at the Minn 11 for a 1ST down. (-8.96 EPA)
3. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marqueis Gray rush, fumbled, recovered by Neb Austin Cassidy at the Minn 11, Austin Cassidy for 11 yards, to the Minn 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-6.3 EPA)
4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marqueis Gray pass complete to Da'Jon McKnight for 53 yards to the Neb 4 for a 1ST down. (+5.42 EPA)
5. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Kenny Bell rush for 82 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.49 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marqueis Gray rush for a loss of 8 yards to the Neb 27. (-4.13 EPA)
7. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Rex Burkhead rush for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by Neb Rex Burkhead at the Minn 9. (-3.56 EPA)
8. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marqueis Gray pass complete to Da'Jon McKnight for 24 yards to the Neb 17 for a 1ST down. (+3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (41–14) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Taylor Martinez (158) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 41, Minnesota Golden Gophers 14 in Week 8 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 41–14.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312950135.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Taylor Martinez (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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