Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Fresno State Bulldogs 21–14 in Week 2, 2018. Final score: Fresno State Bulldogs 14, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Fresno State Bulldogs	0	0	6	6	14
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	3	0	9	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Marcus McMaryion (278) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +7.00 EPA
• Jorge Reyna (278) — 0.0 yds · +0.44 EPA/play +0.44 EPA
• Zack Annexstad (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.72 EPA

Rushing

• Bryce Williams (135) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Seth Green (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.34 EPA
• Jordan Mims (278) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• KeeSean Johnson (278) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Tyler Johnson (135) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
• Rashod Bateman (135) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Marcus McMaryion	278	31	74.2%	0	2	+0.23	+7.00
Jorge Reyna	278	1	100.0%	0	0	+0.44	+0.44
Zack Annexstad	135	26	57.7%	0	0	-0.03	-0.72
Josh Hokit	278	1	0.0%	0	0	-6.24	-6.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	FRES	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	278	2	0	-0.67	Ended
Q1	135	4	0	-2.71	Rush TD
Q1	278	2	0	-3.87	Interception
Q1	135	13	0	+3.12	Ended
Q1	278	6	0	-1.77	Punt
Q1	135	6	0	-2.00	Punt
Q2	278	2	0	-0.20	Ended
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135	9	0	+1.69	Ended
Q2	278	6	0	-0.66	Punt
Q2	135	5	0	-1.78	Punt
Q2	278	7	0	+2.54	Pass TD
Q3	135	1	0	+1.05	Ended
Q3	278	3	0	+1.46	Ended
Q3	135	4	0	-5.07	Fumble
Q3	278	3	0	-2.77	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Josh Hokit pass intercepted, touchback. Antoine Winfield Jr. return for no gain (-6.24 EPA)
2. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Zack Annexstad pass complete to Tyler Johnson for no gain Tyler Johnson fumbled, forced by Anthoula Kelly, recovered by FrsSt Patrick Belony (-5.06 EPA)
3. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Marcus McMaryion pass complete to KeeSean Johnson for 45 yds for a TD, (Asa Fuller KICK) (+4.98 EPA)
4. Q1 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Marcus McMaryion pass intercepted Terell Smith return for no gain to the FrsSt 41 (-4.54 EPA)
5. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Marcus McMaryion pass complete to Justin Allen for 6 yds to the Minn 4 for a 1ST down (+3.12 EPA)
6. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Zack Annexstad pass complete to Rodney Smith for 11 yds to the Minn 34 for a 1ST down (+2.8 EPA)
7. Q1 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Jordan Mims run for a loss of 2 yards to the 50 yard line (-2.79 EPA)
8. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Seth Green run for 3 yds for a TD, (Seth Green pass to Ko Kieft for Two-Point Conversion) (+2.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (21–14) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Marcus McMaryion (278) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: FRES 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 Fresno State Bulldogs vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Fresno State Bulldogs 14, Minnesota Golden Gophers 21 in Week 2 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Fresno State Bulldogs vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 14–21.

Where can I find the Fresno State Bulldogs vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013329.

Who led Fresno State Bulldogs vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Marcus McMaryion (278) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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