Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2019 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 31–26 in Week 11, 2019. Final score: Penn State Nittany Lions 26, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Penn State Nittany Lions	9	3	6	6	26
Minnesota Golden Gophers	12	9	0	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.87 EPA/play +18.23 EPA
• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +4.20 EPA
• TEAM (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.39 EPA/play -0.39 EPA

Rushing

• Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds -0.57 EPA
• Journey Brown (213) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.49 EPA
• Sean Clifford (213) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Receiving

• KJ Hamler (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
• Pat Freiermuth (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.14 EPA
• Tyler Johnson (135) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Morgan	135	21	81.0%	0	3	+0.87	+18.23
Sean Clifford	213	42	54.8%	0	1	+0.10	+4.20
TEAM	213	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.39	-0.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	PSU	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	135	4	0	+0.05	Ended
Q1	213	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	213	6	0	+3.32	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	+2.64	Pass TD
Q1	135	9	0	+3.15	Ended
Q1	213	1	0	+3.74	Rush TD
Q1	213	3	0	+0.75	Ended
Q1	135	1	0	+4.77	Pass TD
Q1	135	4	0	+0.59	Ended
Q1	213	3	0	-1.78	Interception
Q2	213	11	0	+2.37	Field goal
Q2	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	135	5	0	+0.11	Ended
Q2	213	3	0	-2.14	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	+3.64	Pass TD
Q2	135	2	0	+0.51	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Shannon Brooks run for 2 yds to the 50 yard line Shannon Brooks fumbled, forced by Keaton Ellis, recovered by PnSt Shaka Toney , return to the 50 yard line (-5.26 EPA)
2. Q2 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass intercepted Antoine Winfield Jr. return for 33 yds to the Minn 39 (-4.99 EPA)
3. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 66 yds for a TD, (Brock Walker KICK) (+4.77 EPA)
4. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Journey Brown run for 45 yds for a TD, (Jake Pinegar KICK) (+3.74 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 36 yds to the PnSt 4 for a 1ST down (+3.72 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Tyler Johnson for 38 yds for a TD, (Brock Walker KICK) (+3.64 EPA)
7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Sean Clifford pass incomplete to KJ Hamler (-3.24 EPA)
8. Q1 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Journey Brown run for 39 yds to the Minn 40 for a 1ST down (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (31–26) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Tanner Morgan (135) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: PSU 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 Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Penn State Nittany Lions 26, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31 in Week 11 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 26–31.

Where can I find the Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112235.

Who led Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Tanner Morgan (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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