Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2012 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 17–3 in Week 11, 2012. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 3.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	3	6	6	17
Illinois Fighting Illini	3	0	0	0	3

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nathan Scheelhaase screen (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.02 EPA
• Team (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -1.03 EPA
• Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -1.33 EPA

Rushing

• Donnell Kirkwood (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.07 EPA
• Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds -0.72 EPA
• Rodrick Williams Jr. (135) — 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Darius Millines (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Ryan Lankford (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• Isaac Fruechte (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nathan Scheelhaase screen	356	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.01	-0.02
Team	356	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.52	-1.03
Nathan Scheelhaase	356	20	0.0%	0	0	-0.07	-1.33
Philip Nelson	135	16	0.0%	0	0	-0.54	-8.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	ILL
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	3	0	-2.38	Punt
Q1	356	3	0	-1.78	Field goal
Q1	135	7	0	-1.60	Punt
Q1	356	8	0	-0.87	Ended
Q1	135	8	0	-0.23	Punt
Q2	356	1	0	-2.09	Punt
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	356	4	0	+1.30	Ended
Q2	135	8	0	+0.93	Ended
Q2	356	3	0	-2.43	Punt
Q2	135	3	0	-2.74	Punt
Q2	356	10	0	-3.38	Fumble
Q3	135	2	0	-6.16	Rush TD
Q3	356	4	0	-2.89	Ended
Q3	135	10	0	-1.09	Ended
Q3	356	2	0	-0.93	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rush (-7.09 EPA)
2. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase rush, fumbled, forced by Mike Rallis, recovered by Minn Derrick Wells at the Illin 31, Derrick Wells for 12 yards, to the Illin 19, tackled by Ryan Lankford. (-5.67 EPA)
3. Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase rush for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled, recovered by Minn Roland Johnson at the Minn 36. (-4.78 EPA)
4. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Spencer Harris for 49 yards to the Minn 26, tackled by Troy Stoudermire for a 1ST down. (+3.29 EPA)
5. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase rush over left guard for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 2, tackled by Roland Johnson. (-3.26 EPA)
6. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Donnell Kirkwood rush up the middle for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.25 EPA)
7. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass incomplete to Darius Millines, hurried by Derrick Wells. (-2.95 EPA)
8. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass incomplete to Brandon Green. (-2.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (17–3) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Nathan Scheelhaase screen (356) — yds.
• 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 Illinois Fighting Illini?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 3 in Week 11 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 17–3.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=323150356.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Nathan Scheelhaase screen (356) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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