Minnesota Golden Gophers 31–34 Texas Tech Red Raiders: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2012

Quick answer

Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 34–31 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 31, Texas Tech Red Raiders 34.

Game summary

Texas Tech Red Raiders edged Minnesota Golden Gophers 34–31 in Week 1 of the 2012 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Seth Doege (2641) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.13 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Donnell Kirkwood — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Darrin Moore — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	9	6	6	6	31
Texas Tech Red Raiders	12	9	0	9	34

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 11

TTUTexas Tech Red Raiders

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TTU
Q1TD
DEDerreck Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Michael Brewer pass complete to Derreck Edwards for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q1TD
RWRodrick Williams Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rodrick Williams Jr. rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
TTU
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Jordan Wettstein kickoff for 64 yards returned by Jakeem Grant for 99 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
9-12
Jordan Wettstein 41 yard field goal GOOD.
TTU
Q2TD
SDSeth Doege
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Seth Doege rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
TTU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
9-21
Ryan Bustin 28 yard field goal GOOD.
MINN
Q2TD
DKDonnell Kirkwood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Donnell Kirkwood rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q3TD
DCDevin Crawford-Tufts
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Philip Nelson pass complete to Devin Crawford-Tufts for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
TTU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
21-24
Ryan Bustin 28 yard field goal GOOD.
TTU
Q4TD
EWEric Ward
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Seth Doege pass complete to Eric Ward for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q4TD
DGDrew Goodger
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Philip Nelson pass complete to Drew Goodger for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Seth Doege (2641) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +5.64 EPA
Philip Nelson (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +5.44 EPA
Michael Brewer (2641) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.90 EPA/play +1.90 EPA

Rushing

Donnell Kirkwood (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.23 EPA
Rodrick Williams Jr. (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
MarQueis Gray (135) — 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Receiving

Darrin Moore (2641) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA
Eric Ward (2641) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
Tyson Williams (2641) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Seth Doege	2641	43	2.3%	1	+0.13	+5.64
Philip Nelson	135	16	12.5%	2	+0.34	+5.44
Michael Brewer	2641	1	100.0%	1	+1.90	+1.90
Team	2641	1	0.0%	0	-1.55	-1.55
MarQueis Gray	135	4	0.0%	0	-0.69	-2.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	TTU
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	EPA	Result
Q1	135	7	+2.28	Ended
Q1	2641	1	+1.90	Pass TD
Q1	2641	5	+2.31	Ended
Q1	135	1	+0.60	Rush TD
Q1	135	4	+4.02	Ended
Q1	2641	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	135	11	-1.92	Field goal
Q2	2641	1	+2.52	Rush TD
Q2	2641	11	+0.89	Ended
Q2	135	9	-1.53	Punt
Q2	2641	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2641	13	+1.87	Ended
Q2	135	6	+4.25	Rush TD
Q3	2641	11	+1.48	Ended
Q3	135	1	-3.47	Ended
Q3	135	9	+0.69	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Jordan Wettstein kickoff for 64 yards returned by Jakeem Grant for 99 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.65 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass intercepted by D.J. Johnson at the TexTc 37, returned for 41 yards to the Minn 22. (-4.59 EPA)
Q4 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Seth Doege pass intercepted by Michael Carter at the TexTc 46, returned for no gain to the TexTc 46. (-4.52 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass complete to Derrick Engel for 31 yards to the TexTc 19 for a 1ST down. (+4.1 EPA)
Q4 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Seth Doege pass complete to Eric Ward for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.99 EPA)
Q3 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Ryan Bustin 38 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-3.55 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Donnell Kirkwood rush for a loss of 3 yards to the TexTc 44. (-3.47 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass complete to Devin Crawford-Tufts for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

Texas Tech Red Raiders controlled the final (34–31) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Seth Doege (2641) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: MINN at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 31, Texas Tech Red Raiders 34 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?

Texas Tech Red Raiders won with a final score of 31–34.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=323632641.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Texas Tech Red Raiders in passing?

Seth Doege (2641) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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