Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Wisconsin Badgers: 2014 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 34–24 in Week 14, 2014. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 24, Wisconsin Badgers 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	12	3	0	6	24
Wisconsin Badgers	3	9	6	12	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joel Stave (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.73 EPA/play +13.07 EPA
• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -1.95 EPA

Rushing

• Melvin Gordon (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• David Cobb (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.30 EPA
• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• KJ Maye (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Alex Erickson (275) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.72 EPA
• Isaac Fruechte (135) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.68 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joel Stave	275	18	61.1%	0	2	+0.73	+13.07
Mitch Leidner	135	17	29.4%	0	0	-0.12	-1.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	WIS
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	275	3	0	-2.29	Punt
Q1	135	1	0	+2.94	Rush TD
Q1	275	3	0	-2.40	Punt
Q1	135	6	0	-1.95	Punt
Q1	275	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	275	11	0	+0.83	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	+2.01	Rush TD
Q1	135	4	0	-3.47	Ended
Q2	275	2	0	+3.94	Field goal
Q2	135	10	0	-2.61	Fumble
Q2	275	1	0	+2.62	Pass TD
Q2	275	5	0	+4.49	Ended
Q2	135	3	0	-3.09	Punt
Q2	275	3	0	-1.72	Punt
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135	11	0	+0.85	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Joel Stave pass complete to Alex Erickson for 70 yds to the Minn 8 for a 1ST down (+6.4 EPA)
2. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Peter Mortell punt for 55 yds , Kenzel Doe returns for 2 yds to the Wisc 13 Kenzel Doe fumbled, forced by Jack Lynn, recovered by Minn Eric Murray (+6.12 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Maxx Williams for 53 yds to the Wisc 3 for a 1ST down (+4.6 EPA)
4. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 23 (-3.13 EPA)
5. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · David Cobb run for 40 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (+2.94 EPA)
6. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Joel Stave pass complete to Sam Arneson for 14 yds to the Wisc 42 for a 1ST down (+2.79 EPA)
7. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Joel Stave pass complete to Alex Erickson for 14 yds to the Minn 20 for a 1ST down (+2.74 EPA)
8. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass incomplete to KJ Maye (-2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (34–24) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: Joel Stave (275) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: MINN 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 24, Wisconsin Badgers 34 in Week 14 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 24–34.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547967.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers in passing?

Joel Stave (275) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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