Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2018 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 53–28 in Week 8, 2018. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 28, Nebraska Cornhuskers 53.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	6	12	6	28
Nebraska Cornhuskers	12	12	6	15	53

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zack Annexstad (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +6.71 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +5.97 EPA
• Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +4.20 EPA

Rushing

• Mohamed Ibrahim (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.55 EPA
• Maurice Washington (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Tyler Johnson (135) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA
• Stanley Morgan Jr. (158) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• JD Spielman (158) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zack Annexstad	135	18	50.0%	0	1	+0.37	+6.71
Adrian Martinez	158	31	80.6%	0	3	+0.19	+5.97
Tanner Morgan	135	16	68.8%	0	0	+0.26	+4.20
Maurice Washington	158	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.44	-0.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	NEB
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	2	0	+1.19	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+3.65	Rush TD
Q1	158	3	0	+1.24	Ended
Q1	135	4	0	-1.71	Punt
Q1	158	3	0	-1.63	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-3.39	Punt
Q1	158	1	0	+2.89	Rush TD
Q1	135	9	0	+2.92	Ended
Q1	158	11	0	+0.07	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	+4.81	Pass TD
Q2	135	5	0	+3.35	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+2.66	Pass TD
Q2	158	4	0	+2.82	Ended
Q2	135	4	0	-5.21	Ended
Q2	158	5	0	-4.17	Fumble
Q2	135	3	0	-3.02	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass intercepted, touchback. Dedrick Young II return for no gain (-6.75 EPA)
2. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 69 yds to the Neb 4 for a 1ST down (+6.65 EPA)
3. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez run for a loss of 4 yards to the Neb 37 Adrian Martinez fumbled, recovered by Minn Sam Renner (-5.58 EPA)
4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim run for 3 yds to the Neb 1 (-5.45 EPA)
5. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Stanley Morgan Jr. for 67 yds for a TD, (Barret Pickering KICK) (+5.41 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Zack Annexstad pass complete to Demetrius Douglas for 13 yds for a TD, (M. Morse Run For Two-point Conversion) (+4.81 EPA)
7. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Caleb Lightbourn kickoff for 65 yds , Demetrius Douglas return for 87 yds to the Neb 13 (+4.59 EPA)
8. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Seth Green run for 1 yd to the Neb 28 (-3.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (53–28) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Zack Annexstad (135) — yds, 1 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 28, Nebraska Cornhuskers 53 in Week 8 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 28–53.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013332.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Zack Annexstad (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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