New Mexico State Aggies vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated New Mexico State Aggies 48–10 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: New Mexico State Aggies 10, Minnesota Golden Gophers 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
New Mexico State Aggies	6	9	0	0	10
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	18	3	9	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zack Annexstad (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +5.89 EPA
• Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +0.07 EPA
• Matt Romero (166) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.32 EPA/play -17.48 EPA

Rushing

• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Matt Romero (166) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
• Mohamed Ibrahim (135) — 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Johnathan Boone (166) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Drew Dan (166) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Tyler Johnson (135) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zack Annexstad	135	28	57.1%	0	2	+0.21	+5.89
Tanner Morgan	135	1	100.0%	0	0	+0.07	+0.07
Matt Romero	166	54	53.7%	0	1	-0.32	-17.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NMSU	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	166	5	0	+5.83	Pass TD
Q1	135	2	0	-2.15	Punt
Q1	166	1	0	-1.14	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-5.07	Pass TD
Q1	166	4	0	-2.11	Punt
Q1	135	5	0	+1.45	Ended
Q1	166	5	0	-4.33	Interception
Q1	135	3	0	-2.45	Punt
Q1	166	3	0	-2.80	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q1	166	3	0	-2.39	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	+4.64	Pass TD
Q2	166	7	0	+0.05	Ended
Q2	135	4	0	+0.75	Ended
Q2	166	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	166	2	0	-1.61	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Zack Annexstad run for a loss of 12 yards to the Minn 12 Zack Annexstad fumbled, recovered by NMxSt Terrill Hanks , return for no gain to the Minn 12 (-6.63 EPA)
2. Q2 · New Mexico State Aggies · Payton Theisler punt for 51 yds , Antoine Winfield Jr. returns for 76 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (-5.79 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim run for 74 yds to the NMxSt 4 for a 1ST down (+4.96 EPA)
4. Q2 · New Mexico State Aggies · Matt Romero pass incomplete to OJ Clark, broken up by Antonio Shenault (-4.69 EPA)
5. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 33 yds for a TD, (Emmit Carpenter KICK) (+4.64 EPA)
6. Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Payton Theisler punt blocked by Sam Renner blocked by Sam Renner Carter Coughlin return for 10 yds to the NMxSt 15 (-4.44 EPA)
7. Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Matt Romero pass intercepted Thomas Barber return for no gain to the 50 yard line (-4.36 EPA)
8. Q2 · New Mexico State Aggies · Royce Caldwell run for 9 yds to the NMxSt 46 for a 1ST down (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (48–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Zack Annexstad (135) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: NMSU 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 New Mexico State Aggies vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

New Mexico State Aggies 10, Minnesota Golden Gophers 48 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won New Mexico State Aggies vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 10–48.

Where can I find the New Mexico State Aggies vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013328.

Who led New Mexico State Aggies vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Zack Annexstad (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 New Mexico State Aggies at Minnesota Golden Gophers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.