Missouri Tigers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Missouri Tigers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 33–17 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Missouri Tigers 33, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Missouri Tigers	0	9	9	12	33
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	0	9	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.87 EPA
• David Cobb (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.74 EPA/play +0.74 EPA
• KJ Maye (135) — 0.0 yds · -2.55 EPA/play -2.55 EPA

Rushing

• David Cobb (135) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Russell Hansbrough (142) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA
• Marcus Murphy (142) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Maxx Williams (135) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Bud Sasser (142) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• David Cobb (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mitch Leidner	135	33	63.6%	0	1	+0.12	+3.87
David Cobb	135	1	100.0%	0	0	+0.74	+0.74
KJ Maye	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.55	-2.55
Maty Mauk	142	22	54.5%	0	2	-0.33	-7.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MIZ	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	142	2	0	-0.51	Ended
Q1	135	6	0	-0.58	Punt
Q1	142	3	0	-1.16	Punt
Q1	135	1	0	+2.65	Rush TD
Q1	135	10	0	+3.92	Ended
Q1	142	4	0	-3.28	Interception
Q1	135	4	0	-4.89	Fumble
Q1	142	2	0	-3.03	Interception
Q2	135	3	0	+0.85	Ended
Q2	142	1	0	+3.94	Pass TD
Q2	142	4	0	+2.02	Ended
Q2	135	6	0	-1.82	Punt
Q2	142	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	142	7	0	+0.02	Ended
Q2	135	3	0	-1.08	Punt
Q2	142	7	0	+0.63	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Missouri Tigers · Russell Hansbrough 78 Yd Run (Andrew Baggett Kick) (+6.29 EPA)
2. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner run for a loss of 3 yards to the Minn 34 Mitch Leidner fumbled, forced by Michael Scherer, recovered by Misso Braylon Webb (-5.1 EPA)
3. Q3 · Missouri Tigers · Christian Brinser punt for 37 yds , Marcus Jones returns for 3 yds to the Minn 34 Marcus Jones fumbled, recovered by Misso Tyler Hunt (+4.79 EPA)
4. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner sacked by Markus Golden for a loss of 5 yards to the Misso 44 Mitch Leidner fumbled, forced by Markus Golden, recovered by Misso Harold Brantley , return for 0 yards (-4.49 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Maxx Williams 54 Yd pass from Mitch Leidner (Ryan Santoso Kick) (+4.4 EPA)
6. Q1 · Missouri Tigers · Maty Mauk pass intercepted, touchback. Briean Boddy-Calhoun return for no gain (-4.13 EPA)
7. Q2 · Missouri Tigers · Bud Sasser 25 Yd pass from Maty Mauk (Andrew Baggett Kick) (+3.94 EPA)
8. Q4 · Missouri Tigers · Marcus Murphy run for 69 yds to the Minn 11 for a 1ST down (+3.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Missouri Tigers controlled the final (33–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Mitch Leidner (135) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: MIZ 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 Missouri Tigers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Missouri Tigers 33, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Missouri Tigers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Missouri Tigers won with a final score of 33–17.

Where can I find the Missouri Tigers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400610217.

Who led Missouri Tigers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Mitch Leidner (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 Missouri Tigers at Minnesota Golden Gophers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.