Colorado State Rams 24–31 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2016

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Colorado State Rams 31–24 in Week 4, 2016. Final score: Colorado State Rams 24, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Colorado State Rams 31–24 in Week 4 of the 2016 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.33 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Rodney Smith — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Michael Gallup — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado State Rams	6	0	9	6	24
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	9	6	6	31

Scoring Map

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

CSUColorado State Rams

+3OPP 33

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CSU
Q1TD
MKMarvin Kinsey Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Marvin Kinsey Jr. run for 18 yds for a TD, (Wyatt Bryan KICK)
MINN
Q1TD
MLMitch Leidner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Mitch Leidner run for 6 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)
MINN
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-9
Emmit Carpenter 28 yd FG GOOD
MINN
Q2TD
RSRodney Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Rodney Smith run for 5 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)
CSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-15
Wyatt Bryan 41 yd FG GOOD
MINN
Q3TD
SBShannon Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
Shannon Brooks run for 9 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)
CSU
Q3TD
DCDetrich Clark
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Detrich Clark run for 2 yds for a TD, (Wyatt Bryan KICK)
CSU
Q4TD
MGMichael Gallup
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Collin Hill pass complete to Michael Gallup for 15 yds for a TD, (Wyatt Bryan KICK)
MINN
Q4TD
RSRodney Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Rodney Smith run for 2 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.33 EPA/play +6.96 EPA
Hayden Hunt (36) — 0.0 yds · +4.67 EPA/play +4.67 EPA
Collin Hill (36) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.92 EPA

Rushing

Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.15 EPA
Shannon Brooks (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA
Dalyn Dawkins (36) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

Michael Gallup (36) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.80 EPA
Drew Wolitarsky (135) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
Robert Ruiz (36) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mitch Leidner	135	21	76.2%	0	+0.33	+6.96
Hayden Hunt	36	1	100.0%	0	+4.67	+4.67
Collin Hill	36	31	48.4%	1	-0.03	-0.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CSU	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	EPA	Result
Q1	36	1	+2.12	Rush TD
Q1	135	3	+3.22	Rush TD
Q1	36	5	+4.52	Ended
Q1	135	10	+5.59	Ended
Q1	36	9	-0.69	Interception
Q1	135	4	-0.60	Punt
Q1	36	9	-2.29	Missed FG
Q2	135	2	-2.65	Interception
Q2	36	1	-0.50	Punt
Q2	135	0	—	Field goal
Q2	36	2	-0.77	Ended
Q2	135	7	-1.47	Ended
Q2	36	5	-5.41	Fumble
Q2	135	4	-1.22	Rush TD
Q2	36	7	-0.70	Punt
Q2	135	6	+2.22	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Hayden Hunt pass complete to Braylin Scott for 29 yds to the Minn 41 for a 1ST down (+4.67 EPA)
Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Collin Hill sacked by Tai'yon Devers for a loss of 11 yards to the ColSt 33 Collin Hill fumbled, recovered by Minn Gaelin Elmore , return for 0 yards (-4.34 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Marvin Kinsey Jr. run for 15 yds to the Minn 5 for a 1ST down MINNESOTA Penalty, Defensive holding (Steven Richardson) to the Minn 2 for a 1ST down (-4.23 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner pass complete to Drew Wolitarsky for 29 yds to the Minn 37 for a 1ST down (+3.92 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Collin Hill pass complete to Robert Ruiz for 37 yds to the Minn 27 for a 1ST down (+3.7 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rodney Smith run for 31 yds to the ColSt 1 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Collin Hill pass complete to Michael Gallup for 15 yds for a TD, (Wyatt Bryan KICK) (+3.17 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Collin Hill pass complete to Michael Gallup for 20 yds to the ColSt 41 for a 1ST down (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (31–24) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Mitch Leidner (135) — yds.
EPA edge: CSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Colorado State Rams vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Colorado State Rams 24, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31 in Week 4 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 24–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869200.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Mitch Leidner (135) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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