Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Colorado State Rams: 2015 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Colorado State Rams 23–20 in Week 2, 2015. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 23, Colorado State Rams 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	6	6	6	23
Colorado State Rams	6	0	3	9	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +13.15 EPA
• Coleman Key (36) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -0.91 EPA
• Nick Stevens (36) — 0.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -3.61 EPA

Rushing

• Dalyn Dawkins (36) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.34 EPA
• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds -1.06 EPA

Receiving

• KJ Maye (135) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Drew Wolitarsky (135) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA
• Joe Hansley (36) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mitch Leidner	135	36	63.9%	0	2	+0.36	+13.15
Coleman Key	36	13	53.8%	0	1	-0.07	-0.91
Nick Stevens	36	20	40.0%	0	0	-0.18	-3.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	CSU
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	36	3	0	+0.75	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.63	Punt
Q1	36	3	0	-2.83	Punt
Q1	135	2	0	-1.01	Punt
Q1	36	6	0	-0.90	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-1.66	Punt
Q1	36	1	0	+2.05	Rush TD
Q1	36	6	0	+1.54	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-3.02	Punt
Q1	36	1	0	-0.86	Interception
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	36	1	0	+0.28	Ended
Q2	135	6	0	+2.20	Field goal
Q2	36	3	0	-1.83	Punt
Q2	135	12	0	+5.31	Ended
Q2	36	3	0	-3.17	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Nick Stevens pass complete to Dalyn Dawkins for 17 yds to the ColSt 42 COLORADO ST Penalty, IB (Kivon Cartwright) to the ColSt 32 (+9.04 EPA)
2. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Dalyn Dawkins run for a loss of 6 yards to the ColSt 27 Dalyn Dawkins fumbled, recovered by Minn Steven Richardson (-6.11 EPA)
3. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner run for a loss of 2 yards to the Minn 12 Mitch Leidner fumbled, forced by Deonte Clyburn, recovered by ColSt Nick Januska (-5.9 EPA)
4. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner run for a loss of 1 yard to the ColSt 19 Mitch Leidner fumbled, recovered by ColSt Josh Lovingood (-5.02 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Coleman Key pass complete to Joe Hansley for 49 yds for a TD, (Wyatt Bryan KICK) (+3.75 EPA)
6. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to KJ Maye for 22 yds for a TD, (Ryan Santoso KICK) (+3.52 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 38 yds for a TD (Ryan Santoso KICK) (+3.29 EPA)
8. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Eric Carter for 19 yds to the Minn 32 for a 1ST down (+3.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (23–20) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Mitch Leidner (135) — yds, 2 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 Colorado State Rams?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 23, Colorado State Rams 20 in Week 2 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Colorado State Rams?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 23–20.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Colorado State Rams box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763499.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Colorado State Rams 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers at Colorado State Rams in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.