Little Rock Buffaloes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Little Rock Buffaloes 17–7 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Little Rock Buffaloes 7, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Little Rock Buffaloes	0	0	0	0	7
Minnesota Golden Gophers	12	0	0	3	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Demry Croft (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.12 EPA
• Conor Rhoda (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.66 EPA
• Tyree Jackson (2084) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -2.06 EPA

Rushing

• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Shannon Brooks (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
• Johnathan Hawkins (2084) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA

Receiving

• Anthony Johnson (2084) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Tyler Johnson (135) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.03 EPA
• Demetrius Douglas (135) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Demry Croft	135	11	63.6%	0	0	+0.01	+0.12
Conor Rhoda	135	21	57.1%	0	1	-0.03	-0.66
Tyree Jackson	2084	39	56.4%	0	1	-0.05	-2.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BUFF	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	+0.39	Rush TD
Q1	2084	3	0	+3.24	Pass TD
Q1	135	9	0	+4.57	Ended
Q1	2084	2	0	+3.01	Missed FG
Q1	135	4	0	+1.88	Pass TD
Q1	2084	10	0	+2.77	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	-1.58	Ended
Q1	2084	3	0	-2.27	Punt
Q1	135	4	0	-1.85	Punt
Q1	2084	3	0	-1.55	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	+0.93	Ended
Q2	2084	3	0	-1.36	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	-4.52	Interception
Q2	135	11	0	+3.73	Missed FG
Q2	2084	9	0	+0.69	Ended
Q2	135	7	0	-0.26	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Conor Rhoda pass intercepted, touchback. Cameron Lewis return for no gain (-4.52 EPA)
2. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Conor Rhoda pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 61 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (+4.52 EPA)
3. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Tyree Jackson pass complete to Anthony Johnson for 50 yds to the Minn 16 for a 1ST down (+4.45 EPA)
4. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Adam Mitcheson 40 yd FG MISSED (-3.83 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the Buff 29 (-3.8 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Emmit Carpenter 50 yd FG MISSED (-3.39 EPA)
7. Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · Tyree Jackson pass intercepted Jacob Huff return for no gain to the Minn 37 (-3.08 EPA)
8. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Adam Mitcheson 33 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Antoine Winfield Jr. Winston DeLattiboudere return for no gain to the Minn 16 (-2.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (17–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Demry Croft (135) — yds.
• EPA edge: BUFF 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 Little Rock Buffaloes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Little Rock Buffaloes 7, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Little Rock Buffaloes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 7–17.

Where can I find the Little Rock Buffaloes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935230.

Who led Little Rock Buffaloes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Demry Croft (135) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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