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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Lindenwood Belleville Lynx: 2015 Week 5 Recap

Lynx defeat Gophers 27–0 in Week 5

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Lindenwood Belleville Lynx (Week 5).

Minnesota Golden Gophers 0 4-2
Final 0–27
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 27 5-1 Winner
Winner
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx
Final score
0–27
Top passer
Clayton Thorson

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Quick answer

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 27– in Week 5, 2015. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers , Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 27.

Game summary

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx rolled past Minnesota Golden Gophers 27–0 in Week 5 of the 2015 season.

  • Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 4 plays.
  • Passing leader: Clayton Thorson (77) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.23 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Justin Jackson — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: KJ Maye — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers0000
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx000027

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers
LINBLindenwood Belleville Lynx

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Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-0

    Jack Mitchell 25 yd FG GOOD

  2. NU
    Q2TD
    CTClayton Thorson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Clayton Thorson run for 5 yds for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK)

  3. NU
    Q3TD
    CTClayton Thorson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Clayton Thorson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jack Mitchell KICK)

  4. NU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-0

    Jack Mitchell 23 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Clayton Thorson (77) — 0.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +4.52 EPA
  • Demry Croft (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.77 EPA/play -10.71 EPA
  • Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.57 EPA/play -12.00 EPA

Rushing

  • Justin Jackson (77) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
  • Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds -0.44 EPA
  • Clayton Thorson (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.09 EPA

Receiving

  • KJ Maye (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
  • Eric Carter (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
  • Dan Vitale (77) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Clayton Thorson772070.0%00+0.23+4.52
Demry Croft1351435.7%00-0.77-10.71
Mitch Leidner1352147.6%00-0.57-12.00

Team EPA comparison

StatMINNNW
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q17730-1.71Ended
Q1135110-2.51Ended
Q17700Field goal
Q177130+2.98Ended
Q113560-1.10Punt
Q27720-0.31Ended
Q213530-1.33Punt
Q27710+1.73Rush TD
Q213530-1.47Punt
Q27760-1.92Missed FG
Q213560-2.36Punt
Q27760-1.05Ended
Q213530-5.16Interception
Q313530-3.14Ended
Q37710+0.64Rush TD
Q37750+3.34Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Justin Jackson run for no gain to the Minn 4 (-5.31 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Peter Mortell punt for 43 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the Minn 5 , Miles Shuler returns for 55 yds to the Minn 5 (-4.09 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass incomplete to Nate Wozniak (-4.04 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass intercepted Matthew Harris return for no gain to the Minn 42 (-3.8 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Clayton Thorson pass complete to Mike McHugh for 11 yds to the Minn 18 for a 1ST down (+3.62 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jack Mitchell 41 yd FG MISSED (-3.2 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass incomplete (-3.08 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Clayton Thorson pass complete to Christian Jones for 16 yds to the Nwest 35 for a 1ST down (+2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Lindenwood Belleville Lynx controlled the final (27–) in Week 5.
  • Passing edge: Clayton Thorson (77) — yds.
  • 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 Lindenwood Belleville Lynx?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 0, Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 27 in Week 5 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Lindenwood Belleville Lynx?

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx won with a final score of 0–27.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Lindenwood Belleville Lynx box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763532.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Lindenwood Belleville Lynx in passing?

Clayton Thorson (77) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Minnesota Golden Gophers at Lindenwood Belleville Lynx in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W