Western Illinois Leathernecks 12–29 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2013

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 29–12 in Week 3, 2013. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 12, Minnesota Golden Gophers 29.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers rolled past Western Illinois Leathernecks 29–12 in Week 3 of the 2013 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Trenton Norvell (2710) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Mitch Leidner — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Lance Lenoir — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Illinois Leathernecks	6	0	6	0	12
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	6	6	12	29

Scoring Map

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

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

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MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WIU
Q1TD
MHMason Howington
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-0
Trenton Norvell pass complete to Mason Howington for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q2TD
RWRodrick Williams Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rodrick Williams Jr. rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q3TD
DCDavid Cobb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
David Cobb rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
WIU
Q3TD
LLLance Lenoir
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Trenton Norvell pass complete to Lance Lenoir for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q4TD
RWRodrick Williams Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Rodrick Williams Jr. rush for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
MINN
Q4TD
DCDavid Cobb
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
12-24
David Cobb rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Trenton Norvell (2710) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +6.56 EPA
Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.65 EPA/play +5.22 EPA
Philip Nelson (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +1.05 EPA

Rushing

Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
David Cobb (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.18 EPA
Nikko Watson (2710) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA

Receiving

Lance Lenoir (2710) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
Derrick Engel (135) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.30 EPA
N/A. (2710) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trenton Norvell	2710	21	9.5%	2	+0.31	+6.56
Mitch Leidner	135	8	0.0%	0	+0.65	+5.22
Philip Nelson	135	4	0.0%	0	+0.26	+1.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIU	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	EPA	Result
Q1	2710	1	+2.00	Pass TD
Q1	2710	12	-0.51	Ended
Q1	135	3	-1.70	Punt
Q1	2710	3	-3.61	Punt
Q1	135	10	+0.96	Rush TD
Q2	2710	7	-1.26	Punt
Q2	135	9	+4.87	Ended
Q2	2710	3	-0.75	Punt
Q2	135	5	+0.68	Rush TD
Q3	2710	2	-2.13	Ended
Q3	135	4	-0.01	Ended
Q3	2710	1	-0.52	Punt
Q3	135	1	+0.76	Ended
Q3	2710	2	+1.37	Pass TD
Q3	135	7	-1.18	Fumble
Q3	2710	2	+3.60	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner rush, fumbled, forced by David McDaniel, recovered by WIll Kevin Kintzel in the endzone, Kevin Kintzel for 1 yard, to the WIll 1, tackled by Logan Hutton. (-4.53 EPA)
Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Trenton Norvell pass complete to Kyle Hammonds for 65 yards to the Minn 15, tackled by Aaron Hill for a 1ST down. (+3.81 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Nikko Watson rush for no gain to the Minn 1, tackled by Damien Wilson. (-3.27 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Trenton Norvell pass complete to Lance Lenoir for 23 yards to the WIll 36, tackled by Jeremy Baltazar for a 1ST down. (+3.05 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rodrick Williams Jr. rush for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.03 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Derrick Engel for 17 yards to the WIll 8, tackled by Martinez Davis for a 1ST down. (+2.88 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · J.C. Baker rush for 29 yards to the Minn 1, tackled by James Manuel for a 1ST down. (+2.39 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Philip Nelson pass complete to Derrick Engel for 8 yards to the Minn 38, tackled by Antoine Ford for a 1ST down. (+2.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (29–12) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Trenton Norvell (2710) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: WIU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Western Illinois Leathernecks 12, Minnesota Golden Gophers 29 in Week 3 of the 2013 college football season.

Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 12–29.

Where can I find the Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

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Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Trenton Norvell (2710) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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