Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2017 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 34–3 in Week 3, 2017. Final score: Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 3, Minnesota Golden Gophers 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders	0	9	0	0	3
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	9	6	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle Banks (2393) — 0.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -1.28 EPA
• Conor Rhoda (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -6.17 EPA
• John Urzua (2393) — 0.0 yds · -0.60 EPA/play -18.52 EPA

Rushing

• Kobe McCrary (135) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.36 EPA
• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Brad Anderson (2393) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA

Receiving

• CJ Windham (2393) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Demetrius Douglas (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Ty Lee (2393) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle Banks	2393	9	66.7%	0	0	-0.14	-1.28
Conor Rhoda	135	19	57.9%	0	0	-0.33	-6.17
John Urzua	2393	31	61.3%	0	0	-0.60	-18.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MTSU	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	2393	2	0	+1.34	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	+2.26	Punt
Q1	2393	6	0	-1.02	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-3.44	Field goal
Q1	2393	3	0	-3.12	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-1.78	Ended
Q1	135	8	0	+1.11	Ended
Q2	2393	7	0	-8.43	Touchdown
Q2	135	1	0	+2.30	Rush TD
Q2	2393	4	0	+0.18	Ended
Q2	135	4	0	+2.09	Field goal
Q2	2393	2	0	-1.81	Field goal
Q2	135	4	0	-0.71	Ended
Q2	2393	6	0	-0.17	Ended
Q2	135	3	0	-1.73	Punt
Q2	2393	3	0	-3.07	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · John Urzua pass intercepted for a TD Jacob Huff return for 67 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (-8.46 EPA)
2. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rodney Smith run for 7 yds to the MTnSt 24 for a 1ST down (-3.79 EPA)
3. Q3 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · John Urzua pass intercepted Colton Beebe return for no gain to the Minn 44 (-3.72 EPA)
4. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rodney Smith run for 4 yds to the Minn 24 MINNESOTA Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (Donnell Greene) to the Minn 12 (+3.56 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Conor Rhoda pass complete to Nate Wozniak for 50 yds to the MTnSt 5 for a 1ST down (+2.85 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Conor Rhoda pass complete to Demetrius Douglas for 27 yds to the MTnSt 9 for a 1ST down (+2.83 EPA)
7. Q1 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · Richie James run for 22 yds to the Minn 37 for a 1ST down (+2.41 EPA)
8. Q2 · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders · John Urzua pass complete to Ty Lee for 20 yds to the Minn 47 for a 1ST down (+2.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (34–3) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Kyle Banks (2393) — yds.
• EPA edge: MTSU 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 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 3, Minnesota Golden Gophers 34 in Week 3 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 3–34.

Where can I find the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935353.

Who led Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Kyle Banks (2393) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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