Purdue Boilermakers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2014 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Purdue Boilermakers 39–38 in Week 8, 2014. Final score: Purdue Boilermakers 38, Minnesota Golden Gophers 39.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Purdue Boilermakers	12	15	6	0	38
Minnesota Golden Gophers	12	6	15	3	39

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +9.91 EPA
• Austin Appleby (2509) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +6.83 EPA

Rushing

• David Cobb (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.23 EPA
• Akeem Hunt (2509) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Danny Anthrop (2509) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Maxx Williams (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Akeem Hunt (2509) — 5 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	17	52.9%	0	2	+0.58	+9.91
Austin Appleby	2509	26	61.5%	0	3	+0.26	+6.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PUR	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	2509	1	0	+2.13	Pass TD
Q1	135	6	0	+2.40	Pass TD
Q1	2509	8	0	+12.06	Pass TD
Q1	135	12	0	+3.81	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	+0.71	Rush TD
Q1	2509	2	0	-1.25	Ended
Q1	2509	5	0	+0.73	Interception
Q2	135	2	0	-0.55	Punt
Q2	2509	1	0	+3.56	Pass TD
Q2	135	3	0	+1.10	Ended
Q2	2509	8	0	+0.90	Field goal
Q2	135	3	0	-3.09	Punt
Q2	2509	4	0	+1.61	Rush TD
Q2	135	1	0	-6.24	Fumble
Q2	2509	2	0	+1.64	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	+1.20	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · David Cobb run for no gain to the Minn 13 David Cobb fumbled, forced by Danny Ezechukwu, recovered by Prdue Ja'Whan Bentley MINNESOTA Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (-14 Yards) to the Minn 13 (-6.24 EPA)
2. Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Austin Appleby pass complete to Danny Anthrop for 55 yds for a TD, (Paul Griggs KICK) (+6.22 EPA)
3. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · David Cobb run for 1 yd to the Prdue 6 (-5.04 EPA)
4. Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Raheem Mostert run for 69 yds to the Minn 1 for a 1ST down (+4.79 EPA)
5. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Austin Appleby run for no gain to the Minn 30 Austin Appleby fumbled, forced by Damarius Travis, recovered by Prdue Austin Appleby (-4.45 EPA)
6. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Austin Appleby pass intercepted Cedric Thompson return for no gain to the 50 yard line (-4.04 EPA)
7. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Raheem Mostert run for 42 yds for a TD, (Paul Griggs KICK) (+3.93 EPA)
8. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to KJ Maye for 37 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (+3.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (39–38) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Mitch Leidner (135) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: PUR 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 Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Purdue Boilermakers 38, Minnesota Golden Gophers 39 in Week 8 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 38–39.

Where can I find the Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547964.

Who led Purdue Boilermakers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Mitch Leidner (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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