Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. UNLV Rebels: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated UNLV Rebels 30–27 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 30, UNLV Rebels 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	6	0	3	15	30
UNLV Rebels	3	0	6	3	12	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• MarQueis Gray (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +9.59 EPA
• Nick Sherry (2439) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -7.05 EPA

Rushing

• Tim Cornett (2439) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.06 EPA
• MarQueis Gray (135) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• James Gillum (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Devante Davis (2439) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.08 EPA
• Marcus Sullivan (2439) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Devin Crawford-Tufts (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
MarQueis Gray	135	29	6.9%	0	2	+0.33	+9.59
Nick Sherry	2439	31	3.2%	0	1	-0.23	-7.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	UNLV
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	2439	3	0	-2.48	Ended
Q1	135	6	0	-0.60	Punt
Q1	2439	2	0	+1.32	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-1.63	Punt
Q1	2439	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2439	6	0	-1.10	Ended
Q1	135	8	0	+1.17	Interception
Q2	2439	6	0	+1.16	Ended
Q2	135	8	0	+0.83	Missed FG
Q2	2439	10	0	-0.79	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	+1.95	Rush TD
Q2	135	5	0	+4.23	Ended
Q2	2439	3	0	-2.49	Punt
Q2	135	3	0	-2.00	Punt
Q3	135	3	0	+0.68	Ended
Q3	2439	1	0	+0.63	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. OT3 · UNLV Rebels · Nick Sherry pass intercepted by Derrick Wells at the Minn 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-7.13 EPA)
2. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · MarQueis Gray pass intercepted by Tim Hasson at the UNLV 12, returned for 44 yards to the Minn 44. (-6.81 EPA)
3. Q3 · UNLV Rebels · Chase Lansford punt for 43 yards, returned by Troy Stoudermire for no gain, fumbled, recovered by UNLV Tim Hasson at the Minn 33. (+6.12 EPA)
4. Q4 · UNLV Rebels · Nick Sherry pass intercepted by Derrick Wells at the UNLV 25, returned for no gain to the UNLV 25. (-4.47 EPA)
5. OT2 · UNLV Rebels · Nick Sherry pass complete to Devante Davis for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.29 EPA)
6. Q1 · UNLV Rebels · Nick Sherry pass intercepted by Brock Vereen at the Minn 16, returned for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 14. (-3.27 EPA)
7. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · MarQueis Gray pass complete to A.J. Barker for 40 yards to the UNLV 23 for a 1ST down. (+3.11 EPA)
8. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · MarQueis Gray pass complete to A.J. Barker for 39 yards to the UNLV 16 for a 1ST down. (+2.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (30–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: MarQueis Gray (135) — yds, 2 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 UNLV Rebels?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 30, UNLV Rebels 27 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs UNLV Rebels?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 30–27.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs UNLV Rebels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322432439.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs UNLV Rebels in passing?

MarQueis Gray (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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