Minnesota Golden Gophers 38–35 Fresno State Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2019

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Fresno State Bulldogs 38–35 in Week 2, 2019. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 38, Fresno State Bulldogs 35.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers edged Fresno State Bulldogs 38–35 in Week 2 of the 2019 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.70 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Rodney Smith — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Rashod Bateman — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	6	0	12	9	38
Fresno State Bulldogs	0	9	9	6	6	35

Scoring Map

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

+3OPP 33

FRESFresno State Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINN
Q1TD
RBRashod Bateman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Rashod Bateman for 15 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK)
FRES
Q2TD
RRRonnie Rivers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jorge Reyna pass complete to Ronnie Rivers for 25 yds for a TD, (Cesar Silva KICK)
MINN
Q2TD
RSRodney Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Rodney Smith run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK)
FRES
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-9
Cesar Silva 48 yd FG GOOD
FRES
Q3TD
JRJared Rice
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Jorge Reyna pass complete to Jared Rice for 14 yds for a TD, (J. Hokit Run For Two-point Conversion)
FRES
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-18
Cesar Silva 30 yd FG GOOD
MINN
Q4TD
CAChris Autman-Bell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 20 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK)
FRES
Q4TD
JRJorge Reyna
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Jorge Reyna run for 2 yds for a TD, (Cesar Silva KICK)
MINN
Q4TD
MIMohamed Ibrahim
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Mohamed Ibrahim run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK)
FRES
OTTD
RRRonnie Rivers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Jorge Reyna pass complete to Ronnie Rivers for 5 yds for a TD, (Cesar Silva KICK)
MINN
OTTD
TMTanner Morgan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
Tanner Morgan run for 4 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK)
MINN
OTFG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
33-30
Michael Lantz 37 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +18.91 EPA
Jorge Reyna (278) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +17.09 EPA

Rushing

Rodney Smith (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
Mohamed Ibrahim (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
Ronnie Rivers (278) — 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Receiving

Rashod Bateman (135) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.33 EPA
Tyler Johnson (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA
Zane Pope (278) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Morgan	135	27	59.3%	0	2	+0.70	+18.91
Jorge Reyna	278	37	64.9%	0	3	+0.46	+17.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	FRES
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	EPA	Result
Q1	135	4	-1.08	Ended
Q1	278	3	+1.12	Missed FG
Q1	135	3	-2.92	Fumble
Q1	278	7	+1.55	Ended
Q1	135	1	+3.05	Pass TD
Q1	135	13	-2.07	Ended
Q2	278	2	-2.41	Interception
Q2	135	3	-1.22	Punt
Q2	278	1	+3.34	Pass TD
Q2	135	1	+0.65	Rush TD
Q2	278	5	+3.24	Ended
Q2	135	8	+1.91	Ended
Q2	278	0	—	Field goal
Q2	278	7	-1.02	Ended
Q2	135	9	+2.84	Punt
Q3	278	1	+2.63	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Blake Cusick punt for 32 yds , Demetrius Douglas returns for no gain to the Minn 38 Demetrius Douglas fumbled, recovered by FrsSt Justin Rice (+4.86 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim run for 7 yds to the FrsSt 26 Mohamed Ibrahim fumbled, forced by Justin Rice, recovered by FrsSt Wylan Free (-4.77 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 20 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) (+4.49 EPA)
OT · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan run for 4 yds for a TD, (Michael Lantz KICK) (+4.36 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tyler Johnson run for a loss of 1 yard to the FrsSt 15 (-4.11 EPA)
OT · Fresno State Bulldogs · Jorge Reyna pass complete to Ronnie Rivers for 5 yds for a TD, (Cesar Silva KICK) (+4.02 EPA)
Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Jorge Reyna run for no gain to the Minn 13 (-3.88 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan run for 2 yds to the FrsSt 38 Tanner Morgan fumbled, forced by Justin Rice, recovered by FrsSt Isaiah Johnson (-3.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (38–35) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Tanner Morgan (135) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: MINN at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 38, Fresno State Bulldogs 35 in Week 2 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 38–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112230.

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

Tanner Morgan (135) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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