Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2017 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 54–21 in Week 11, 2017. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 21, Minnesota Golden Gophers 54.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	6	0	6	21
Minnesota Golden Gophers	12	15	9	12	54

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Lee (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +9.19 EPA
• Demry Croft (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.29 EPA
• TEAM (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -0.37 EPA

Rushing

• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Devine Ozigbo (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• Mikale Wilbon (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.55 EPA

Receiving

• JD Spielman (158) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Stanley Morgan Jr. (158) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Tyler Johnson (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Lee	158	18	72.2%	0	1	+0.51	+9.19
Demry Croft	135	16	56.2%	0	0	-0.02	-0.29
TEAM	135	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.37	-0.37
Patrick O'Brien	158	24	50.0%	0	0	-0.14	-3.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	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	158	3	0	-0.80	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	+0.65	Rush TD
Q1	158	3	0	+4.46	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	+4.07	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+0.48	Rush TD
Q1	135	8	0	+1.08	Touchdown
Q1	158	11	0	+0.16	Ended
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135	5	0	-1.15	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+2.65	Pass TD
Q2	135	6	0	+5.43	Rush TD
Q2	158	9	0	+4.39	Ended
Q2	135	8	0	+6.55	Rush TD
Q2	158	3	0	-1.07	Punt
Q2	135	4	0	+0.82	Ended
Q2	158	2	0	-4.67	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Drew Brown kickoff for 65 yds , Rodney Smith return for 100 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (+5.84 EPA)
2. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Kobe McCrary run for 43 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (+5.79 EPA)
3. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Patrick O'Brien pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 21 yds to the Minn 2 for a 1ST down (+5.27 EPA)
4. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Demry Croft run for 64 yds to the Neb 1 for a 1ST down (+5.02 EPA)
5. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Mikale Wilbon run for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 7 (-4.86 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Demry Croft 73 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (+4.54 EPA)
7. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Patrick O'Brien pass complete to JD Spielman for 25 yds to the Minn 47 for a 1ST down (+3.92 EPA)
8. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tanner Lee pass complete to JD Spielman for 12 yds to the Minn 1 for a 1ST down (-3.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (54–21) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Tanner Lee (158) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 21, Minnesota Golden Gophers 54 in Week 11 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 21–54.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935405.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Tanner Lee (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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