Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 34–10 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 34, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	9	3	6	12	34
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	0	3	6	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.68 EPA/play +8.89 EPA
• TaQuon Marshall (59) — 0.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.43 EPA
• Tobias Oliver (59) — 0.0 yds · -0.77 EPA/play -1.55 EPA

Rushing

• Mohamed Ibrahim (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA
• TaQuon Marshall (59) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Tobias Oliver (59) — 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Tyler Johnson (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA
• Rashod Bateman (135) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Jalen Camp (59) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Morgan	135	13	53.8%	0	2	+0.68	+8.89
TaQuon Marshall	59	10	40.0%	0	0	-0.04	-0.43
Tobias Oliver	59	2	50.0%	0	0	-0.77	-1.55

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	GT
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	3	0	+1.03	Ended
Q1	59	3	0	-2.90	Punt
Q1	135	1	0	+3.01	Pass TD
Q1	135	6	0	+0.55	Ended
Q1	59	3	0	-2.59	Punt
Q1	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	135	9	0	+1.65	Ended
Q2	59	3	0	+3.33	Field goal
Q2	135	12	0	-2.24	Missed FG
Q2	59	10	0	-0.45	Punt
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135	6	0	+2.42	Ended
Q3	59	1	0	+3.44	Rush TD
Q3	59	13	0	+1.33	Ended
Q3	135	1	0	+0.65	Rush TD
Q3	135	4	0	+4.07	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Pressley Harvin III punt for 22 yds, downed at the GTech 48 (+4.3 EPA)
2. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · TaQuon Marshall pass complete to Qua Searcy for 51 yds to the Minn 33 for a 1ST down (+3.95 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 30 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (+3.82 EPA)
4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim run for 57 yds to the GTech 19 for a 1ST down (+3.81 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 41 yds to the GTech 3 for a 1ST down (+3.79 EPA)
6. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Tobias Oliver run for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 10 Tobias Oliver fumbled, recovered by Minn Julian Huff (-3.5 EPA)
7. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Nathan Cottrell run for 20 yds for a TD, (Wesley Wells KICK) (+3.44 EPA)
8. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · TaQuon Marshall pass incomplete to Brad Stewart, broken up by Jacob Huff (-3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (34–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tanner Morgan (135) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: MINN 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 34, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 10 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 34–10.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032068.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in passing?

Tanner Morgan (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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