Michigan Wolverines vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2015 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 29–26 in Week 9, 2015. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 29, Minnesota Golden Gophers 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	6	6	6	6	29
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	12	6	3	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +8.81 EPA
• Wilton Speight (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +1.33 EPA
• Jake Rudock (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.73 EPA

Rushing

• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Shannon Brooks (135) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Drake Johnson (130) — 0.0 yds -0.00 EPA

Receiving

• KJ Maye (135) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Amara Darboh (130) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Brandon Lingen (135) — 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
Mitch Leidner	135	33	48.5%	0	1	+0.27	+8.81
Wilton Speight	130	6	50.0%	0	1	+0.22	+1.33
Jake Rudock	130	22	59.1%	0	1	-0.03	-0.73
Jabrill Peppers	130	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.97	-0.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MICH	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	135	1	0	+0.15	Ended
Q1	130	8	0	+4.68	Rush TD
Q1	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	135	6	0	-0.38	Ended
Q1	130	8	0	-3.64	Interception
Q1	135	9	0	-1.33	Punt
Q2	135	3	0	+1.44	Field goal
Q2	130	7	0	-2.84	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	+5.18	Pass TD
Q2	135	2	0	+0.89	Ended
Q2	130	5	0	-2.45	Punt
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135	10	0	+1.61	Ended
Q2	130	1	0	+2.21	Pass TD
Q2	130	4	0	+0.05	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	-0.57	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass incomplete to Brandon Lingen (-5.43 EPA)
2. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rashad Still 52 Yd pass from Mitch Leidner (Ryan Santoso Kick) (+5.17 EPA)
3. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Wilton Speight pass complete to Jehu Chesson for 12 yds for a TD, (Wilton Speight pass to Amara Darboh for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.38 EPA)
4. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Jake Rudock pass intercepted Briean Boddy-Calhoun return for 5 yds to the Mich 49 (-4.14 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Shannon Brooks for 40 yds to the Mich 36 for a 1ST down (+3.46 EPA)
6. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Rashad Still for 17 yds to the Minn 45 for a 1ST down (+3.08 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner 24 Yd Run (Ryan Santoso Kick) (+3.07 EPA)
8. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner sacked by Jarrod Wilson for a loss of 7 yards to the Mich 41 (-2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (29–26) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Mitch Leidner (135) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: MICH 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 Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Michigan Wolverines 29, Minnesota Golden Gophers 26 in Week 9 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 29–26.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763553.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

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

Full analytics box score

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