Syracuse Orange vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2013 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 21–17 in Week 1, 2013. Final score: Syracuse Orange 21, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	0	6	6	6	21
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	3	0	12	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.72 EPA/play +12.91 EPA
• Terrel Hunt (183) — 0.0 yds · +0.29 EPA/play +8.12 EPA
• Team (135) — 0.0 yds · -1.00 EPA/play -1.00 EPA

Rushing

• David Cobb (135) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Jerome Smith (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
• Terrel Hunt (183) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.68 EPA

Receiving

• Jarrod West (183) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
• Maxx Williams (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.46 EPA
• Brisly Estime (183) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mitch Leidner	135	18	11.1%	0	2	+0.72	+12.91
Terrel Hunt	183	28	0.0%	0	0	+0.29	+8.12
Team	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.00	-1.00
Philip Nelson	135	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.61	-3.05

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	135	7	0	+0.36	Ended
Q1	183	7	0	-3.47	Ended
Q1	135	5	0	-5.24	Fumble
Q1	183	7	0	-1.02	Fumble
Q1	135	13	0	-3.16	Field goal
Q2	183	6	0	-1.82	Punt
Q2	135	6	0	+0.09	Punt
Q2	183	1	0	+0.40	Rush TD
Q2	183	10	0	+4.69	Ended
Q2	135	7	0	+3.23	Punt
Q3	183	1	0	+0.81	Rush TD
Q3	183	14	0	+5.09	Ended
Q3	135	6	0	+0.11	Punt
Q3	183	8	0	-2.07	Punt
Q4	135	4	0	+0.56	Ended
Q4	183	1	0	+3.65	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Isaac Fruechte rush for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled, recovered by Syrac Micah Robinson at the Syrac 49. (-6.21 EPA)
2. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Brisly Estime rush for 9 yards, fumbled, forced by Antonio Johnson, recovered by Minn Cedric Thompson at the Minn 32. (-5.01 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 55 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.79 EPA)
4. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Peter Mortell punt for 57 yards, returned by Brisly Estime for 70 yards to the Minn 14. (-3.87 EPA)
5. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Terrel Hunt rush for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.65 EPA)
6. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Maxx Williams for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.57 EPA)
7. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Ryan Norton 45 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.38 EPA)
8. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Terrel Hunt rush for 9 yards to the Minn 17 for a 1ST down. (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (21–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Mitch Leidner (135) — yds, 2 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 21, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17 in Week 1 of the 2013 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 21–17.

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=333610135.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Mitch Leidner (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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