Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Auburn Tigers: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Auburn Tigers 31–24 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 31, Auburn Tigers 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	9	12	0	6	31
Auburn Tigers	9	6	6	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +8.52 EPA
• Bo Nix (2) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +4.47 EPA
• Seth Green (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.10 EPA/play +2.10 EPA

Rushing

• Mohamed Ibrahim (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.56 EPA
• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• JaTarvious Whitlow (2) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Tyler Johnson (135) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +1.03 EPA
• Anthony Schwartz (2) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Seth Williams (2) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Morgan	135	27	70.4%	0	2	+0.32	+8.52
Bo Nix	2	24	70.8%	0	1	+0.19	+4.47
Seth Green	135	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.10	+2.10
Arryn Siposs	2	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.48	-2.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	AUB
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	4	0	-1.63	Ended
Q1	2	5	0	-1.47	Punt
Q1	135	1	0	+1.94	Rush TD
Q1	135	4	0	-0.60	Ended
Q1	2	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	135	9	0	+2.17	Field goal
Q1	2	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2	3	0	-2.13	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-6.05	Interception
Q2	2	2	0	-2.47	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	+1.10	Pass TD
Q2	135	8	0	+4.95	Ended
Q2	2	6	0	+6.24	Pass TD
Q2	135	1	0	+2.10	Pass TD
Q2	135	11	0	+4.61	Ended
Q2	2	5	0	-1.74	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Bo Nix pass complete to Sal Cannella for 37 yds for a TD, (Anders Carlson KICK) (+6.12 EPA)
2. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass intercepted Javaris Davis return for 24 yds to the Minn 12 (-5.84 EPA)
3. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Jacob Herbers punt for 37 yds , Christian Tutt returns for 1 yd to the Aub 40 Christian Tutt fumbled, recovered by Minn Thomas Barber (+5.75 EPA)
4. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Grant Ryerse kickoff for 61 yds , Noah Igbinoghene return for 96 yds for a TD, (Anders Carlson KICK) (+4.87 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 73 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) (+4.67 EPA)
6. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan run for no gain to the Aub 28 Tanner Morgan fumbled, recovered by Minn Axel Ruschmeyer (-4.56 EPA)
7. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 34 yds to the Aub 2 for a 1ST down (+3.96 EPA)
8. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Bo Nix pass complete to Spencer Nigh for 24 yds to the Minn 42 for a 1ST down (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (31–24) 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 Auburn Tigers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 31, Auburn Tigers 24 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Auburn Tigers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Auburn Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401135287.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Auburn Tigers 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 Auburn Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.