Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 21–14 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 14, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	0	6	0	6	14
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	6	3	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.50 EPA
• TEAM (2117) — 0.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -0.12 EPA
• Cooper Rush (2117) — 0.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -8.73 EPA

Rushing

• Romello Ross (2117) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.08 EPA
• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Shannon Brooks (135) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• KJ Maye (135) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Corey Willis (2117) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Brandon Lingen (135) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mitch Leidner	135	31	77.4%	0	1	+0.21	+6.50
TEAM	2117	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.12	-0.12
Cooper Rush	2117	29	51.7%	0	0	-0.30	-8.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CMU	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	2117	14	0	+5.24	Ended
Q1	135	6	0	-2.00	Punt
Q1	2117	3	0	-2.93	Punt
Q1	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	135	8	0	+1.87	Ended
Q2	2117	3	0	+1.37	Ended
Q2	135	8	0	-1.12	Punt
Q2	2117	2	0	-0.11	Punt
Q2	135	6	0	-2.95	Interception
Q2	2117	9	0	-1.43	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	+1.89	Pass TD
Q2	135	4	0	+4.54	Ended
Q2	2117	1	0	+1.04	Rush TD
Q3	2117	3	0	-3.26	Punt
Q3	135	4	0	-2.09	Punt
Q3	2117	6	0	-2.73	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner run for 13 yds for a TD, (Mitch Leidner pass to KJ Maye for Two-Point Conversion) (+3.76 EPA)
2. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Brandon Lingen for no gain to the CMich 44 (-3.04 EPA)
3. Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush pass intercepted Briean Boddy-Calhoun return for no gain to the Minn 35 (-2.94 EPA)
4. Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush pass complete to Ben McCord for 16 yds to the Minn 1 for a 1ST down (+2.92 EPA)
5. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rodney Smith run for 37 yds to the CMich 38 for a 1ST down (+2.61 EPA)
6. Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush sacked by De'Vondre Campbell for a loss of 5 yards to the CMich 25 (-2.45 EPA)
7. Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush run for 8 yds to the CMich 31 for a 1ST down (+2.4 EPA)
8. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Brandon Lingen for 10 yds to the Minn 31 for a 1ST down (+2.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (21–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Mitch Leidner (135) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: CMU 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 Central Michigan Chippewas vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Central Michigan Chippewas 14, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 14–21.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400852722.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Mitch Leidner (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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