Rutgers Scarlet Knights 32–34 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2016

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 34–32 in Week 8, 2016. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 32, Minnesota Golden Gophers 34.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers edged Rutgers Scarlet Knights 34–32 in Week 8 of the 2016 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Giovanni Rescigno (164) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Shannon Brooks — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Drew Wolitarsky — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	3	6	6	9	32
Minnesota Golden Gophers	18	0	15	3	34

Scoring Map

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

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

+3OPP 33

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINN
Q1TD
MLMitch Leidner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Mitch Leidner 2 Yd Run (Emmit Carpenter Kick)
MINN
Q1TD
RSRodney Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Rodney Smith 6 Yd Run (Emmit Carpenter Kick)
RUTG
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-12
David Bonagura 29 Yd Field Goal
MINN
Q1TD
SBShannon Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Shannon Brooks 1 Yd Run (Emmit Carpenter Kick)
RUTG
Q2TD
JGJustin Goodwin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Justin Goodwin 3 Yd pass from Giovanni Rescigno (David Bonagura Kick)
MINN
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Rodney Smith 94 Yd Kickoff Return (Emmit Carpenter Kick)
MINN
Q3TD
TTEAM
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Damon Hayes 55 Yd Interception Return (David Bonagura PAT failed)
MINN
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-33
Emmit Carpenter 39 Yd Field Goal
RUTG
Q3TD
APAndre Patton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
Andre Patton 37 Yd pass from Giovanni Rescigno (David Bonagura Kick)
MINN
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-36
Emmit Carpenter 28 Yd Field Goal
RUTG
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-36
David Bonagura 39 Yd Field Goal
RUTG
Q4TD
JHJawuan Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-36
Giovanni Rescigno pass complete to Jawuan Harris for 18 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Giovanni Rescigno (164) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +7.92 EPA
Mitch Leidner (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.43 EPA/play +6.97 EPA
TEAM (164) — 0.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -0.30 EPA

Rushing

Shannon Brooks (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA
Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
Justin Goodwin (164) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

Drew Wolitarsky (135) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
Andre Patton (164) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA
Justin Goodwin (164) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Giovanni Rescigno	164	36	61.1%	3	+0.22	+7.92
Mitch Leidner	135	16	68.8%	0	+0.43	+6.97
TEAM	164	1	0.0%	0	-0.30	-0.30
Tylin Oden	164	1	100.0%	0	-0.52	-0.52
TEAM	135	1	0.0%	0	-8.69	-8.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RUTG	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	164	2	+1.44	Ended
Q1	135	1	+0.53	Rush TD
Q1	135	3	+1.18	Ended
Q1	164	1	-5.19	Fumble
Q1	135	1	+1.45	Rush TD
Q1	135	7	+4.94	Ended
Q1	164	0	—	Field goal
Q1	164	9	+1.83	Ended
Q1	135	1	+0.62	Rush TD
Q1	135	9	+4.36	Ended
Q2	135	1	-0.02	Ended
Q2	164	10	+2.64	Ended
Q2	135	3	-1.76	Punt
Q2	164	3	-2.10	Punt
Q2	135	6	+1.95	Missed FG
Q2	164	1	+2.52	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Damon Hayes 55 Yd Interception Return (David Bonagura PAT failed) (-8.69 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rodney Smith 94 Yd Kickoff Return (Emmit Carpenter Kick) (+5.48 EPA)
Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Giovanni Rescigno run for a loss of 7 yards to the Rutgr 18 Giovanni Rescigno fumbled, recovered by Minn (-5.19 EPA)
Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Michael Cintron punt for 27 yds , Drew Wolitarsky returns for no gain to the Minn 23 Drew Wolitarsky fumbled, recovered by Rutgr Isaiah Johnson (+4.04 EPA)
Q3 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Andre Patton 37 Yd pass from Giovanni Rescigno (David Bonagura Kick) (+3.64 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mitch Leidner run for no gain to the Rutgr 10 (-3.37 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Shannon Brooks run for a loss of 1 yard to the Rutgr 47 (-3.14 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Emmit Carpenter 34 yd FG MISSED (-2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (34–32) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Giovanni Rescigno (164) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: RUTG 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 32, Minnesota Golden Gophers 34 in Week 8 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 32–34.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869638.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Giovanni Rescigno (164) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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