Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2016 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 24–17 in Week 11, 2016. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, Nebraska Cornhuskers 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	9	0	0	17
Nebraska Cornhuskers	3	6	6	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +11.66 EPA
• Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +6.86 EPA
• N/A (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -0.34 EPA

Rushing

• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA
• Terrell Newby (158) — 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Drew Wolitarsky (135) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
• Jordan Westerkamp (158) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Alonzo Moore (158) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Armstrong Jr.	158	27	70.4%	0	2	+0.43	+11.66
Mitch Leidner	135	26	69.2%	0	0	+0.26	+6.86
N/A	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.34	-0.34
Ryker Fyfe	158	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.25	-2.51

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	NEB
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	158	1	0	+1.33	Field goal
Q1	135	4	0	-0.13	Rush TD
Q1	158	8	0	-0.13	Ended
Q1	135	19	0	-2.89	Rush TD
Q2	158	6	0	-1.31	Punt
Q2	135	8	0	+2.23	Ended
Q2	158	3	0	-2.03	Punt
Q2	135	6	0	-0.87	Punt
Q2	158	1	0	+5.27	Pass TD
Q2	158	3	0	-2.14	Ended
Q3	135	5	0	+1.70	Ended
Q3	158	8	0	+0.88	Pass TD
Q3	135	5	0	-0.83	Punt
Q3	158	10	0	+0.40	Ended
Q4	158	3	0	-0.99	Ended
Q4	135	7	0	-2.86	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Tre Bryant for 35 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (+5.27 EPA)
2. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Shannon Brooks run for 1 yd to the Neb 3 (-5.14 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass intercepted Kieron Williams return for 12 yds to the Neb 14 (-5.08 EPA)
4. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 29 yds to the Minn 45 for a 1ST down (+3.15 EPA)
5. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Alonzo Moore for 16 yds to the Minn 35 for a 1ST down (+3.04 EPA)
6. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Terrell Newby for 31 yds for a TD, (Drew Brown KICK) (+2.9 EPA)
7. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rodney Smith run for 31 yds to the Neb 3 for a 1ST down (+2.81 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Caleb Lightbourn punt for a loss of 2 yards, downed at the Neb 42 (-2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (24–17) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 17, Nebraska Cornhuskers 24 in Week 11 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869691.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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