Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 24–35 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2014

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 35–24 in Week 2, 2014. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 24, Minnesota Golden Gophers 35.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 35–24 in Week 2 of the 2014 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Grammer (2393) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.26 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: David Cobb — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Ed'Marques Batties — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	0	6	15	6	24
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	12	6	0	35

Scoring Map

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

MTSUMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders

+3OPP 33

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINN
Q1TD
DKDonnell Kirkwood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Donnell Kirkwood run for 1 yd for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK)
MINN
Q2TD
DCDavid Cobb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
David Cobb run for 7 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK)
MINN
Q2TD
MWMaxx Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Mitch Leidner pass complete to Maxx Williams for 27 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK)
MTSU
Q2TD
AGAustin Grammer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Austin Grammer pass intercepted for a TD Jalen Myrick return for 31 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK)
MTSU
Q3TD
RWReggie Whatley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Reggie Whatley run for 12 yds for a TD, (Cody Clark KICK)
MINN
Q3TD
DCDavid Cobb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
David Cobb run for 48 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK)
MTSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-24
Cody Clark 21 yd FG GOOD
MTSU
Q3TD
RWReggie Whatley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Reggie Whatley run for 44 yds for a TD, (Cody Clark KICK)
MTSU
Q4TD
MHMarcus Henry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Austin Grammer pass complete to Marcus Henry for 3 yds for a TD, (Cody Clark KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Grammer (2393) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +9.94 EPA
Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.45 EPA/play -4.94 EPA

Rushing

David Cobb (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.20 EPA
Reggie Whatley (2393) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.34 EPA
Jordan Parker (2393) — 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

Ed'Marques Batties (2393) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.37 EPA
Marcus Henry (2393) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
Donovahn Jones (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Grammer	2393	39	56.4%	0	1	+0.26	+9.94
Mitch Leidner	135	11	45.5%	0	1	-0.45	-4.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MTSU	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	2393	4	+0.75	Ended
Q1	135	4	-2.46	Rush TD
Q1	2393	5	-0.14	Punt
Q1	135	9	+3.72	Missed FG
Q1	2393	3	-2.05	Punt
Q1	135	5	-2.59	Ended
Q2	2393	1	-0.07	Ended
Q2	135	6	-2.65	Interception
Q2	2393	2	-2.76	Ended
Q2	135	1	+2.07	Rush TD
Q2	2393	6	+1.56	Ended
Q2	135	4	+1.71	Ended
Q2	2393	3	-1.16	Punt
Q2	135	4	-1.22	Pass TD
Q2	2393	16	-9.70	Rush TD
Q3	135	8	+1.71	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Peter Mortell punt blocked by Chase Pennycuff blocked by Chase Pennycuff (-5.93 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Reggie Whatley run for 44 yds for a TD, (Cody Clark KICK) (+5.48 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Austin Grammer pass complete to Marcus Henry for 39 yds to the Minn 8 for a 1ST down (+5.1 EPA)
Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Austin Grammer pass intercepted for a TD Jalen Myrick return for 31 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (-4.92 EPA)
Q4 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Austin Grammer pass complete to Ed'Marques Batties for 26 yds to the Minn 21 for a 1ST down (+4.57 EPA)
Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Austin Grammer run for a loss of 3 yards to the Minn 4 (-3.9 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Ryan Santoso 44 yd FG MISSED (-3.78 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · David Cobb run for 48 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (+3.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (35–24) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Austin Grammer (2393) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: MTSU 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 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 24, Minnesota Golden Gophers 35 in Week 2 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 24–35.

Where can I find the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547961.

Who led Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Austin Grammer (2393) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Minnesota Golden Gophers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.