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South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Gophers defeat Jackrabbits 28–21 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (Week 1).

South Dakota State Jackrabbits 21 0-1
Final 21–28
Minnesota Golden Gophers 28 2-0 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Final score
21–28
Halftime
South Dakota State Jackrabbits 6–12 Minnesota Golden Gophers
Top passer
Tanner Morgan

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Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated South Dakota State Jackrabbits 28–21 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: South Dakota State Jackrabbits 21, Minnesota Golden Gophers 28.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat South Dakota State Jackrabbits 28–21 in Week 1 of the 2019 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.10 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Rodney Smith — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Cade Johnson — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
South Dakota State Jackrabbits0618021
Minnesota Golden Gophers0120628

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SDSTSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits
MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINN
    Q2TD
    RBRashod Bateman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Rashod Bateman 42 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz PAT failed)

  2. SDST
    Q2TD
    JGJ'Bore Gibbs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    J'Bore Gibbs run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chase Vinatieri KICK)

  3. MINN
    Q2TD
    SGSeth Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Seth Green run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK)

  4. SDST
    Q3TD
    ZHZach Heins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Zach Heins 13 Yd pass from J'Bore Gibbs (Chase Vinatieri Kick)

  5. SDST
    Q3TD
    MDMikey Daniel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-12

    Mikey Daniel 1 Yd Run (Chase Vinatieri Kick)

  6. SDST
    Q3TD
    TTEAM

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-12

    Chris Williamson 43 Yd Interception Return (Michael Lantz Kick)

  7. MINN
    Q4TD
    MIMohamed Ibrahim

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-18

    Mohamed Ibrahim 1 Yd Run (Tyler Johnson Pass to Tanner Morgan for Two-Point Conversion)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +1.98 EPA
  • J'Bore Gibbs (2571) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.05 EPA
  • TEAM (2571) — 0.0 yds · -8.63 EPA/play -8.63 EPA

Rushing

  • Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
  • Mohamed Ibrahim (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
  • Pierre Strong Jr. (2571) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

  • Cade Johnson (2571) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
  • Rashod Bateman (135) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.54 EPA
  • Tyler Johnson (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Tanner Morgan1352065.0%01+0.10+1.98
J'Bore Gibbs25712650.0%01-0.00-0.05
TEAM257110.0%00-8.63-8.63

Team EPA comparison

StatSDSTMINN
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q113590+3.00Ended
Q1257140-2.60Punt
Q113540-3.05Interception
Q1257170-0.98Punt
Q113570+5.57Pass TD
Q2257120+0.65Rush TD
Q213550+0.49Ended
Q2257150+4.21Ended
Q213540-1.56Rush TD
Q2257130-1.75Punt
Q213580+2.75Ended
Q3257130+1.26Ended
Q3257110+1.94Pass TD
Q313560-0.73Ended
Q3257170+3.39Rush TD
Q313530-3.25Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Chris Williamson 43 Yd Interception Return (Michael Lantz Kick) (-8.63 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rashod Bateman 42 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz PAT failed) (+6.14 EPA)
  3. Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · J'Bore Gibbs run for a loss of 1 yard to the SDkSt 34 J'Bore Gibbs fumbled, recovered by Minn Winston DeLattiboudere (-5.14 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass intercepted Joshua Manchigiah return for no gain to the SDkSt 43 (-4.15 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 18 yds to the Minn 43 for a 1ST down (+2.84 EPA)
  6. Q3 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · J'Bore Gibbs pass complete to Pierre Strong Jr. for 20 yds to the SDkSt 39 for a 1ST down (+2.83 EPA)
  7. Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · J'Bore Gibbs sacked by Esezi Otomewo and Tai'yon Devers for a loss of 7 yards to the Minn 39 (-2.75 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 31 yds to the SDkSt 3 for a 1ST down (+2.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (28–21) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Tanner Morgan (135) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: SDST 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 South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits 21, Minnesota Golden Gophers 28 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 21–28.

Where can I find the South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112229.

Who led South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Tanner Morgan (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 South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Minnesota Golden Gophers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Now 0-1 L

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Now 2-0 W