Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2014 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 28–24 in Week 9, 2014. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 24, Illinois Fighting Illini 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	3	18	6	24
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	0	6	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.52 EPA
• Mike Dudek (356) — 0.0 yds · +1.14 EPA/play +1.14 EPA
• Aaron Bailey (356) — 0.0 yds · -1.17 EPA/play -1.17 EPA

Rushing

• David Cobb (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.02 EPA
• Josh Ferguson (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
• Reilly O'Toole (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA

Receiving

• Mike Dudek (356) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Isaac Fruechte (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.38 EPA
• Josh Ferguson (356) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mitch Leidner	135	27	44.4%	0	1	+0.06	+1.52
Mike Dudek	356	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.14	+1.14
Aaron Bailey	356	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.17	-1.17
Reilly O'Toole	356	22	63.6%	0	1	-0.15	-3.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	ILL
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	5	0	+2.89	Ended
Q1	356	1	0	+1.34	Rush TD
Q1	356	6	0	+3.25	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.63	Punt
Q1	356	3	0	-2.16	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q1	356	1	0	+1.04	Pass TD
Q1	356	10	0	+4.57	Ended
Q2	356	1	0	+0.24	Ended
Q2	135	10	0	-0.14	Punt
Q2	356	2	0	-0.69	Punt
Q2	135	3	0	-1.97	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	-2.80	Punt
Q2	135	3	0	-2.48	Punt
Q2	356	3	0	-2.93	Punt
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · V'Angelo Bentley 12 Yd Fumble Return TD (David Reisner Kick) (-5.61 EPA)
2. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Devin Church run for a loss of 14 yards to the Minn 48 Devin Church fumbled, forced by Jalen Myrick, recovered by Minn Damien Wilson (-4.64 EPA)
3. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Isaac Fruechte for 52 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (+4.63 EPA)
4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass intercepted Mason Monheim return for 3 yds to the Minn 31 (-3.96 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · David Cobb run for 67 yds to the Illin 13 for a 1ST down (+3.7 EPA)
6. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Donovahn Jones for 46 yds to the Illin 29 for a 1ST down (+3.65 EPA)
7. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 35 yds to the Illin 23 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)
8. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Reilly O'Toole pass complete to Mike Dudek for 16 yds to the Minn 2 for a 1ST down (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (28–24) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Mitch Leidner (135) — yds, 1 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 Illinois Fighting Illini?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 24, Illinois Fighting Illini 28 in Week 9 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 24–28.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547911.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Illinois Fighting Illini 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.