Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2015 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 31–21 in Week 13, 2015. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 31, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	12	18	3	0	31
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	6	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joel Stave (275) — 0.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -7.56 EPA
• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.28 EPA/play -9.22 EPA

Rushing

• Dare Ogunbowale (275) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
• Taiwan Deal (275) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.01 EPA
• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Alex Erickson (275) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• KJ Maye (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA
• Drew Wolitarsky (135) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joel Stave	275	16	56.2%	0	0	-0.47	-7.56
Mitch Leidner	135	33	45.5%	0	1	-0.28	-9.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIS	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	275	14	0	+4.31	Rush TD
Q1	135	3	0	-3.10	Punt
Q1	275	1	0	-7.73	Touchdown
Q1	275	9	0	+5.14	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.27	Punt
Q2	275	1	0	+3.50	Rush TD
Q2	135	2	0	-0.25	Ended
Q2	275	6	0	+3.08	Rush TD
Q2	135	3	0	-3.91	Fumble
Q2	275	3	0	+0.80	Ended
Q2	135	4	0	-3.02	Rush TD
Q2	275	7	0	-0.41	Rush TD
Q2	135	6	0	+4.15	Ended
Q3	135	2	0	-0.59	Punt
Q3	275	9	0	+0.59	Field goal
Q3	135	3	0	-2.13	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Joel Stave pass intercepted for a TD Briean Boddy-Calhoun return for 16 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (-7.73 EPA)
2. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner run for 3 yds to the Minn 34 Mitch Leidner fumbled, forced by Joe Schobert, recovered by Wisc Darius Hillary (-5.39 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass intercepted Tanner McEvoy return for 18 yds to the Wisc 30 (-4.47 EPA)
4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass intercepted Joe Schobert return for 14 yds to the MINNESOTA 44 WISCONSIN Penalty, personal foul (Jack Cichy) to the Minn 49 (-4.18 EPA)
5. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Dare Ogunbowale run for 18 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (+3.5 EPA)
6. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 27 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (+3.22 EPA)
7. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Shannon Brooks for 38 yds to the Wisc 42 for a 1ST down (+2.77 EPA)
8. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Nick Hart for 30 yds to the Wisc 34 for a 1ST down (+2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (31–21) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Joel Stave (275) — yds.
• EPA edge: WIS 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Wisconsin Badgers 31, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21 in Week 13 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 31–21.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763580.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Joel Stave (275) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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