Syracuse Orange vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2012 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Syracuse Orange 17–10 in Week 4, 2012. Final score: Syracuse Orange 10, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	3	0	0	6	10
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	0	6	3	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Nassib (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +8.97 EPA
• Max Shortell (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +2.68 EPA

Rushing

• Donnell Kirkwood (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.47 EPA
• Prince-Tyson Gulley (183) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Jerome Smith (183) — 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Alec Lemon (183) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.84 EPA
• A.J. Barker (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Jarrod West (183) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Nassib	183	32	3.1%	0	1	+0.28	+8.97
Max Shortell	135	32	0.0%	0	0	+0.08	+2.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SYR	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	183	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	135	5	0	+2.23	Rush TD
Q1	183	12	0	+5.33	Ended
Q1	135	4	0	+1.45	Missed FG
Q1	183	5	0	-1.53	Punt
Q1	135	4	0	-0.72	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	-3.68	Ended
Q2	183	1	0	-1.05	Fumble
Q2	135	7	0	-0.46	Ended
Q2	183	2	0	+1.92	Ended
Q2	135	4	0	-1.50	Punt
Q2	183	1	0	-0.51	Ended
Q2	135	3	0	+0.82	Ended
Q2	183	2	0	-2.00	Punt
Q2	135	2	0	-2.67	Punt
Q2	183	1	0	-0.14	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Ashton Broyld rush for 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Keanon Cooper, recovered by Minn Scott Ekpe at the Minn 21. (-5.71 EPA)
2. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Donnell Kirkwood rush for 1 yard to the Syrac 1, tackled by Zian Jones and Siriki Diabate. (-5.59 EPA)
3. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Ryan Nassib pass intercepted by Aaron Hill at the Minn 3, returned for no gain to the Minn 3. (-5.0 EPA)
4. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Ryan Nassib pass intercepted by Cedric Thompson at the Syrac 34, returned for no gain to the Syrac 34. (-4.57 EPA)
5. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Donnell Kirkwood rush for 7 yards to the Syrac 27, tackled by Ri'Shard Anderson and Shamarko Thomas. (-3.68 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Jordan Wettstein 26 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.44 EPA)
7. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Shortell pass complete to Devin Crawford-Tufts for 40 yards to the Syrac 10, tackled by Jeremi Wilkes for a 1ST down. (+3.22 EPA)
8. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · MINNESOTA penalty 15 yard personal foul on N/A accepted, no play. (+3.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (17–10) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Ryan Nassib (183) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: SYR 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 Syracuse Orange vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Syracuse Orange 10, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17 in Week 4 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 10–17.

Where can I find the Syracuse Orange vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322660135.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Ryan Nassib (183) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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