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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2013 Week 11 Recap

Gophers defeat Lions 24–10 in Week 11

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (Week 11).

Penn State Nittany Lions 10 5-4
Final 10–24
Minnesota Golden Gophers 24 8-3 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Final score
10–24
Halftime
Penn State Nittany Lions 9–21 Minnesota Golden Gophers
Top passer
Philip Nelson

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Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 24–10 in Week 11, 2013. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 10, Minnesota Golden Gophers 24.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers rolled past Penn State Nittany Lions 24–10 in Week 11 of the 2013 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: Philip Nelson (135) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.74 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: David Cobb — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Allen Robinson — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn State Nittany Lions630010
Minnesota Golden Gophers9120024

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

PSUPenn State Nittany Lions
MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PSU
    Q1TD
    ZZZach Zwinak

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Zach Zwinak rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINN
    Q1TD
    DCDavid Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    David Cobb rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MINN
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 28
    Score
    6-9

    Chris Hawthorne 45 yard field goal GOOD.

  4. MINN
    Q2TD
    MWMaxx Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-15

    Philip Nelson pass complete to Maxx Williams for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 10
    Score
    9-15

    Sam Ficken 27 yard field goal GOOD.

  6. MINN
    Q2TD
    PNPhilip Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-21

    Philip Nelson rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Philip Nelson (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.74 EPA/play +17.06 EPA
  • Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.18 EPA
  • Team (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -0.23 EPA

Rushing

  • David Cobb (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.20 EPA
  • Zach Zwinak (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
  • Philip Nelson (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA

Receiving

  • Allen Robinson (213) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA
  • David Cobb (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
  • Derrick Engel (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Philip Nelson135234.3%01+0.74+17.06
Christian Hackenberg213240.0%00+0.01+0.18
Team13510.0%00-0.23-0.23

Team EPA comparison

StatPSUMINN
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q113520+0.55Ended
Q121310+1.64Rush TD
Q121350+4.75Ended
Q1135150+5.53Rush TD
Q121340-0.54Punt
Q113530-2.78Field goal
Q121320-2.59Fumble
Q213510+4.46Pass TD
Q2135100+1.54Ended
Q221300Field goal
Q2213120+1.98Ended
Q213510+1.21Rush TD
Q2135100+2.91Ended
Q321350+1.69Ended
Q313540+0.50Punt
Q321320-1.67Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by Minn James Manuel at the Minn 2. (-6.4 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Donovahn Jones rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, recovered by PnSt Malcolm Willis at the Minn 37. (-6.0 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass complete to Maxx Williams for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.46 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · MINNESOTA penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Damarius Travis accepted. (+3.79 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass complete to Maxx Williams for 24 yards to the PnSt 4 for a 1ST down. (+3.79 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass incomplete to Richy Anderson. (-3.49 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · David Cobb rush for 44 yards to the Minn 46 for a 1ST down. (+3.25 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass complete to Donovahn Jones for 11 yards to the PnSt 18 for a 1ST down. (+3.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (24–10) in Week 11.
  • Passing edge: Philip Nelson (135) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: PSU 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 10, Minnesota Golden Gophers 24 in Week 11 of the 2013 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 10–24.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=333130135.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Philip Nelson (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Penn State Nittany Lions at Minnesota Golden Gophers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W