Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2014 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 31–24 in Week 12, 2014. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 31, Minnesota Golden Gophers 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	12	3	6	6	31
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	12	0	9	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +4.38 EPA
• TEAM (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -0.51 EPA
• KJ Maye (135) — 0.0 yds · -2.10 EPA/play -2.10 EPA

Rushing

• David Cobb (135) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.39 EPA
• Ezekiel Elliott (194) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• J.T. Barrett (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

• Jalin Marshall (194) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• Michael Thomas (194) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Maxx Williams (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
J.T. Barrett	194	25	56.0%	0	3	+0.17	+4.38
TEAM	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.51	-0.51
KJ Maye	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.10	-2.10
Mitch Leidner	135	20	35.0%	0	0	-0.57	-11.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	OSU	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	3	0	+2.24	Ended
Q1	194	3	0	-5.07	Interception
Q1	135	3	0	-2.15	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+5.10	Pass TD
Q1	194	7	0	+0.03	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.16	Punt
Q1	194	1	0	+5.82	Rush TD
Q1	194	2	0	-0.95	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.57	Punt
Q1	194	3	0	-0.35	Punt
Q2	194	9	0	+7.41	Field goal
Q2	135	1	0	+4.78	Rush TD
Q2	135	9	0	+2.91	Ended
Q2	194	7	0	-0.25	Fumble
Q2	135	3	0	-2.52	Punt
Q2	194	3	0	-2.99	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass complete to Ezekiel Elliott for 11 yds to the Minn 10 for a 1ST down MINNESOTA Penalty, Personal Foul (5 Yards) to the Minn 5 for a 1ST down (+7.11 EPA)
2. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass intercepted Briean Boddy-Calhoun return for 56 yds to the OhSt 39 (-6.18 EPA)
3. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett pass complete to Jalin Marshall for 5 yds Jalin Marshall fumbled, forced by Briean Boddy-Calhoun, recovered by Minn De'Vondre Campbell (-5.94 EPA)
4. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · J.T. Barrett 86 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick) (+5.82 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Peter Mortell punt for 42 yds , Jalin Marshall returns for 3 yds to the OhSt 14 Jalin Marshall fumbled, recovered by Minn Miles Thomas (+5.7 EPA)
6. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Jalin Marshall 57 Yd pass from J.T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger Kick) (+5.1 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Ryan Santoso 52 Yard Field Goal Missed (-4.89 EPA)
8. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · David Cobb 30 Yd Run (Ryan Santoso Kick) (+4.78 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (31–24) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: J.T. Barrett (194) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: OSU 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 Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Ohio State Buckeyes 31, Minnesota Golden Gophers 24 in Week 12 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547965.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

J.T. Barrett (194) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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