Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2020 Week 15 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 24–17 in Week 15, 2020. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 24, Nebraska Cornhuskers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	9	6	0	6	24
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	12	0	3	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.08 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -1.88 EPA
• Luke McCaffrey (158) — 0.0 yds · -2.25 EPA/play -4.50 EPA

Rushing

• Mohamed Ibrahim (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.31 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.30 EPA
• Dedrick Mills (158) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Autman-Bell (135) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Wan'Dale Robinson (158) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Daniel Jackson (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Morgan	135	30	56.7%	0	1	-0.04	-1.08
Adrian Martinez	158	25	64.0%	0	1	-0.07	-1.88
Luke McCaffrey	158	2	0.0%	0	0	-2.25	-4.50

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	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	158	1	0	+0.76	Ended
Q1	135	8	0	-0.59	Ended
Q1	158	4	0	-0.98	Punt
Q1	135	1	0	+3.79	Rush TD
Q1	158	2	0	-0.39	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-1.48	Ended
Q1	158	5	0	-3.36	Interception
Q1	135	5	0	-2.31	Punt
Q1	158	3	0	-3.39	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	+0.21	Ended
Q2	158	5	0	-0.93	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	+1.97	Pass TD
Q2	135	3	0	+2.60	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+2.22	Rush TD
Q2	135	2	0	+3.27	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez run for 4 yds to the Neb 40 Adrian Martinez fumbled, forced by Boye Mafe, recovered by Minn Thomas Rush (-4.01 EPA)
2. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim run for 26 yds for a TD, (Anders Gelecinskyj KICK) (+3.79 EPA)
3. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Luke McCaffrey pass intercepted Tyler Nubin return for no gain to the Neb 35 (-3.78 EPA)
4. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Cam Wiley run for 61 yds to the Neb 14 for a 1ST down (+3.75 EPA)
5. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Connor Culp 32 yd FG MISSED (-3.71 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan run for 4 yds to the Neb 14 for a 1ST down NEBRASKA Penalty, personal foul (Cam Taylor-Britt) to the Neb 7 for a 1ST down (+3.23 EPA)
7. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass incomplete to Daniel Jackson, broken up by Casey Rogers (-2.85 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Wan'Dale Robinson run for 47 yds to the Minn 20 for a 1ST down (+2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (24–17) in Week 15.
• Passing edge: Tanner Morgan (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 24, Nebraska Cornhuskers 17 in Week 15 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 24–17.

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=401247345.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.