Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Wisconsin Badgers: 2012 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 38–13 in Week 8, 2012. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 13, Wisconsin Badgers 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	0	6	0	13
Wisconsin Badgers	6	6	9	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Philip Nelson (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +7.01 EPA
• Joel Stave (275) — 0.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -5.42 EPA

Rushing

• Montee Ball (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.31 EPA
• Philip Nelson (135) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• James White (275) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.83 EPA

Receiving

• MarQueis Gray. (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.98 EPA
• Brandon Green (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.44 EPA
• MarQueis Gray (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Philip Nelson	135	21	9.5%	0	2	+0.33	+7.01
Joel Stave	275	16	0.0%	0	0	-0.34	-5.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	WIS
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	275	4	0	+2.18	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.26	Punt
Q1	275	2	0	-1.12	Punt
Q1	135	1	0	+2.27	Pass TD
Q1	135	5	0	+3.43	Ended
Q1	275	1	0	+1.48	Rush TD
Q1	275	2	0	+3.58	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.22	Punt
Q1	275	3	0	-2.58	Punt
Q1	135	11	0	-1.48	Missed FG
Q2	275	1	0	+4.42	Rush TD
Q2	275	4	0	+1.50	Ended
Q2	135	7	0	+0.94	Punt
Q2	275	8	0	-1.56	Punt
Q2	135	2	0	-1.79	Punt
Q2	275	4	0	-5.51	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Montee Ball rush for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.57 EPA)
2. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · James White rush for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.42 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass intercepted by Ethan Armstrong at the Minn 44, returned for no gain to the Minn 44. (-3.94 EPA)
4. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · James White rush for 48 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.59 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass complete to A.J. Barker for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.35 EPA)
6. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Joel Stave pass complete to Jared Abbrederis for 42 yards to the Minn 22 for a 1ST down. (+3.05 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass intercepted by Devin Smith at the Minn 38, returned for 1 yard to the Minn 37. (-2.76 EPA)
8. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Joel Stave sacked by Ra'Shede Hageman for a loss of 14 yards to the Minn 43. (-2.43 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (38–13) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Philip Nelson (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 Wisconsin Badgers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 13, Wisconsin Badgers 38 in Week 8 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 13–38.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322940275.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers in passing?

Philip Nelson (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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