TCU Horned Frogs vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

TCU Horned Frogs defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 23–17 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: TCU Horned Frogs 23, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
TCU Horned Frogs	9	0	9	3	23
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	3	6	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Trevone Boykin (2628) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.43 EPA
• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -2.78 EPA

Rushing

• Aaron Green (2628) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Trevone Boykin (2628) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA
• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Josh Doctson (2628) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• KJ Maye (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Shaun Nixon (2628) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Trevone Boykin	2628	40	65.0%	0	1	+0.01	+0.43
Mitch Leidner	135	34	55.9%	0	1	-0.08	-2.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TCU	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	2628	3	0	+0.54	Ended
Q1	135	2	0	-1.36	Punt
Q1	2628	4	0	-2.29	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-1.53	Punt
Q1	2628	1	0	+1.99	Pass TD
Q1	2628	1	0	-0.37	Ended
Q1	135	2	0	-5.75	Fumble
Q1	2628	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2628	13	0	+1.39	Ended
Q1	135	8	0	-1.67	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	-0.00	Ended
Q2	2628	12	0	+3.09	Missed FG
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135	8	0	-0.33	Ended
Q2	2628	2	0	-0.20	Punt
Q2	135	5	0	-3.07	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rodrick Williams Jr run for 6 yds Rodrick Williams Jr fumbled, forced by Derrick Kindred, recovered by TCU Nick Orr in endzone for touchback (-5.89 EPA)
2. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner sacked by Terrell Lathan for a loss of 7 yards to the Minn 18 Mitch Leidner fumbled, forced by Terrell Lathan, recovered by TCU Josh Carraway, return for 3 yds to the Minn 15 (-5.18 EPA)
3. Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Aaron Green run for 1 yard to the Minn 11 Aaron Green fumbled, forced by Eric Murray, recovered by Minn Antonio Johnson at Minn 13 (-4.37 EPA)
4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 30 yds to the TCU 42 for a 1ST down (+3.86 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to KJ Maye for 22 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (+3.3 EPA)
6. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Trevone Boykin run for 19 yds for a TD, (Jaden Oberkrom KICK) (+2.93 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to KJ Maye for 7 yds to the TCU 27 for a 1ST down (+2.77 EPA)
8. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Trevone Boykin pass intercepted Eric Murray return for 5 yds to the Minn 23 (-2.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

• TCU Horned Frogs controlled the final (23–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Trevone Boykin (2628) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: TCU 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 TCU Horned Frogs vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

TCU Horned Frogs 23, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won TCU Horned Frogs vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

TCU Horned Frogs won with a final score of 23–17.

Where can I find the TCU Horned Frogs vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763398.

Who led TCU Horned Frogs vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Trevone Boykin (2628) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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