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Indiana State Sycamores vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2016 Week 2 Recap

Gophers defeat Sycamores 58–28 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Indiana State Sycamores vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (Week 2).

Indiana State Sycamores 28 0-1
Final 28–58
Minnesota Golden Gophers 58 3-0 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Final score
28–58
Halftime
Indiana State Sycamores 6–33 Minnesota Golden Gophers
Top passer
Bob Pugh

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Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Indiana State Sycamores 58–28 in Week 2, 2016. Final score: Indiana State Sycamores 28, Minnesota Golden Gophers 58.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers dominated Indiana State Sycamores 58–28 in Week 2 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 14 plays.
  • Passing leader: Bob Pugh (282) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +2.79 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Rodney Smith — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Robert Tonyan Jr. — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Indiana State Sycamores6012628
Minnesota Golden Gophers12219958

Scoring Map

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

INSTIndiana State Sycamores
MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINN
    Q1TD
    RSRodney Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Rodney Smith run for 1 yd for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)

  2. INST
    Q1TD
    RTRobert Tonyan Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Isaac Harker pass complete to Robert Tonyan Jr. for 7 yds for a TD, (Jerry Nunez KICK)

  3. MINN
    Q1TD
    DWDrew Wolitarsky

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 20 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)

  4. MINN
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-15

    Emmit Carpenter 42 yd FG GOOD

  5. MINN
    Q2TD
    KMKobe McCrary

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-21

    Kobe McCrary 6 Yd Run (Emmit Carpenter Kick)

  6. MINN
    Q2TD
    TJTyler Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-27

    Tyler Johnson 13 Yd pass from Mitch Leidner (Emmit Carpenter Kick)

  7. MINN
    Q2TD
    DWDrew Wolitarsky

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-33

    Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 6 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)

  8. INST
    Q3TD
    RTRobert Tonyan Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-33

    Isaac Harker pass complete to Robert Tonyan Jr. for 2 yds for a TD, (Jerry Nunez KICK)

  9. MINN
    Q3TD
    BSBrian Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-39

    Mitch Leidner pass complete to Brian Smith for 22 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)

  10. INST
    Q3TD
    IHIsaac Harker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-39

    Bob Pugh pass complete to Isaac Harker for 10 yds for a TD, (Jerry Nunez KICK)

  11. MINN
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    18-42

    Emmit Carpenter 44 yd FG GOOD

  12. INST
    Q4TD
    RTRobert Tonyan Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-42

    Isaac Harker pass complete to Robert Tonyan Jr. for 18 yds for a TD, (Jerry Nunez KICK)

  13. MINN
    Q4TD
    KMKobe McCrary

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-48

    Kobe McCrary run for 50 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)

  14. MINN
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    24-51

    Emmit Carpenter 45 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Bob Pugh (282) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.79 EPA/play +2.79 EPA
  • TEAM (135) — 0.0 yds · -2.49 EPA/play -2.49 EPA
  • Conor Rhoda (135) — 0.0 yds · -2.67 EPA/play -2.67 EPA

Rushing

  • Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -2.96 EPA
  • Kobe McCrary (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -2.36 EPA
  • Dimitri Taylor (282) — 0.0 yds -3.13 EPA

Receiving

  • Robert Tonyan Jr. (282) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -2.23 EPA
  • Drew Wolitarsky (135) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -1.05 EPA
  • Brian Smith (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -2.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Bob Pugh2821100.0%01+2.79+2.79
TEAM13510.0%00-2.49-2.49
Conor Rhoda1351100.0%00-2.67-2.67
Mitch Leidner1353066.7%04-2.40-71.90
Isaac Harker2823360.6%03-2.38-78.43

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q113510+0.40Rush TD
Q128220-0.22Pass TD
Q113530-15.29Ended
Q1282100-46.50Ended
Q113570-11.02Pass TD
Q128250-16.82Punt
Q1135170-46.61Field goal
Q228210-2.10Ended
Q213510+1.99Rush TD
Q228290-23.62Ended
Q213570-19.43Pass TD
Q228230-4.46Fumble
Q213550-16.45Pass TD
Q228220-3.97Punt
Q213550-21.72Ended
Q228230-4.27Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Jaquan Keys run for 1 yd to the Minn 2 (-9.02 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Indiana State Sycamores · Lafaele Fautanu run for 1 yd to the Minn 7 (-8.2 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Indiana State Sycamores · Isaac Harker pass incomplete to Robert Tonyan Jr. (-8.18 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Isaac Harker pass complete to Robert Tonyan Jr. for 4 yds to the Minn 10 (-7.09 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Indiana State Sycamores · Dimitri Taylor run for no gain to the Minn 19 (-6.9 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Indiana State Sycamores · Roland Genesy run for 1 yd to the Minn 19 (-6.49 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rodney Smith run for 2 yds to the IndSt 10 (-6.4 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Indiana State Sycamores · Dimitri Taylor run for 8 yds to the Minn 11 (-6.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (58–28) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Bob Pugh (282) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: INST 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 Indiana State Sycamores vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Indiana State Sycamores 28, Minnesota Golden Gophers 58 in Week 2 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Indiana State Sycamores vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 28–58.

Where can I find the Indiana State Sycamores vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869654.

Who led Indiana State Sycamores vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Bob Pugh (282) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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Season records after this game

Indiana State Sycamores

Now 0-1 L

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W