Quick answer
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Purdue Boilermakers 44–28 in Week 9, 2012. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers 28, Minnesota Golden Gophers 44.
Game summary
Minnesota Golden Gophers rolled past Purdue Boilermakers 44–28 in Week 9 of the 2012 season.
- Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
- Passing leader: Philip Nelson (135) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.48 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Donnell Kirkwood — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: A.J. Barker — 2 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 28 | |
| 12 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 44 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Philip Nelson (135) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +10.54 EPA
- Robert Marve (2509) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +8.91 EPA
- Rob Henry (2509) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.74 EPA/play +4.46 EPA
Rushing
- Donnell Kirkwood (135) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
- Akeem Shavers (2509) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
- Rodrick Williams Jr. (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA
Receiving
- A.J. Barker (135) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.48 EPA
- Antavian Edison (2509) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.78 EPA
- MarQueis Gray (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.27 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Nelson | 22 | 13.6% | 0 | 3 | +0.48 | +10.54 | |
| Robert Marve | 18 | 11.1% | 0 | 2 | +0.49 | +8.91 | |
| Rob Henry | 6 | 16.7% | 0 | 1 | +0.74 | +4.46 | |
| Caleb TerBush | 17 | 5.9% | 0 | 1 | -0.31 | -5.25 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 | +0.66 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -1.00 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | +4.90 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.64 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 10 | 0 | +5.95 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | +2.77 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 11 | 0 | -0.18 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -0.77 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | -1.82 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -2.62 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | +4.13 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | -0.09 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +2.72 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | +0.42 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 1 | 0 | +1.48 | Pass TD | |
| Q3 | 13 | 0 | +7.30 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Robert Marve pass complete to Crosby Wright for 16 yards to the Minn 18 for a 1ST down. (+5.38 EPA)
- Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Caleb TerBush pass complete to Dolapo Macarthy for 31 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down. (+4.22 EPA)
- Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass complete to Derrick Engel for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.76 EPA)
- Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass complete to MarQueis Gray for 33 yards to the Prdue 4 for a 1ST down. (+3.43 EPA)
- Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass complete to A.J. Barker for 63 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.25 EPA)
- Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Rob Henry pass complete to Danny Anthrop for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.15 EPA)
- Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Akeem Shavers rush for 40 yards to the Minn 6 for a 1ST down. (+3.14 EPA)
- Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass complete to A.J. Barker for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.72 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (44–28) in Week 9.
- Passing edge: Philip Nelson (135) — yds, 3 TD.
- EPA edge: PUR 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 Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?
Purdue Boilermakers 28, Minnesota Golden Gophers 44 in Week 9 of the 2012 college football season.
Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?
Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 28–44.
Where can I find the Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=323010135.
Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?
Philip Nelson (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
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Season records after this game
Purdue Boilermakers
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W