Quick answer
Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 18–6 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 6, Minnesota Golden Gophers 18.
Game summary
Minnesota Golden Gophers beat West Virginia Mountaineers 18–6 in Week 1 of the 2021 season.
- Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 4 plays.
- Passing leader: Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.04 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Ky Thomas — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Tony Mathis Jr. — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 West Virginia Mountaineers | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
 Minnesota Golden Gophers | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
WVUWest Virginia MountaineersKy Thomas run for 5 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK)
Jarret Doege run for 1 yd for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
Daniel Faalele run for 2 yds for a TD, (B. Annexstad Run For Two-point Conversion)
Matthew Trickett 49 yd FG GOOD
MINNMinnesota Golden GophersFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINN
Q2TD KTKy ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-6
Ky Thomas run for 5 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK)
- WVU
Q2TD JDJarret DoegePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-6
Jarret Doege run for 1 yd for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
- MINN
Q2TD DFDaniel FaalelePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-12
Daniel Faalele run for 2 yds for a TD, (B. Annexstad Run For Two-point Conversion)
- MINN
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 6-15
Matthew Trickett 49 yd FG GOOD
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.46 EPA
- Jarret Doege (277) — 0.0 yds · -0.37 EPA/play -10.44 EPA
Rushing
- Ky Thomas (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
- Mar'Keise Irving (135) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
- Tony Mathis Jr. (277) — 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
Receiving
- Tony Mathis Jr. (277) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
- Reese Smith (277) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
- Daniel Jackson (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.86 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Morgan | 135 | 13 | 61.5% | 0 | 0 | +0.04 | +0.46 |
| Jarret Doege | 277 | 28 | 60.7% | 0 | 0 | -0.37 | -10.44 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | WVU | 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 | 5 | 0 | +1.36 | Ended |
| Q1 | 277 | 5 | 0 | -2.88 | Punt |
| Q1 | 135 | 4 | 0 | -2.07 | Fumble |
| Q1 | 277 | 2 | 0 | -1.34 | Punt |
| Q1 | 135 | 9 | 0 | +0.10 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | 277 | 3 | 0 | -2.80 | Punt |
| Q2 | 135 | 1 | 0 | -0.02 | Ended |
| Q2 | 277 | 8 | 0 | -0.51 | Interception |
| Q2 | 135 | 1 | 0 | +2.03 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | 135 | 3 | 0 | +3.10 | Ended |
| Q2 | 277 | 4 | 0 | -1.42 | Punt |
| Q2 | 135 | 2 | 0 | -0.58 | Punt |
| Q2 | 277 | 1 | 0 | +0.26 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | 277 | 11 | 0 | +4.30 | Ended |
| Q2 | 135 | 1 | 0 | +1.72 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | 135 | 1 | 0 | +2.38 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Ky Thomas run for 9 yds to the WVirg 6 Ky Thomas fumbled, recovered by WVirg Charles Woods (-4.16 EPA)
- Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Ky Thomas run for 50 yds to the WVirg 9 for a 1ST down (+3.66 EPA)
- Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Matthew Trickett 25 Yard Field Goal Missed (-3.55 EPA)
- Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass intercepted Charles Woods return for no gain to the WVirg 41 (-3.38 EPA)
- Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Dylan Wright for 22 yds to the WVirg 20 for a 1ST down (+3.01 EPA)
- Q2 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Jarret Doege pass intercepted Michael Dixon return for no gain to the Minn 16 (-2.64 EPA)
- Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Ky Thomas run for a loss of 1 yard to the Minn 49 (-2.58 EPA)
- Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Dylan Wright for 36 yds to the WVirg 22 for a 1ST down (+2.4 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (18–6) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Tanner Morgan (135) — yds.
- EPA edge: WVU 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 West Virginia Mountaineers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?
West Virginia Mountaineers 6, Minnesota Golden Gophers 18 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.
Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?
Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 6–18.
Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331224.
Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?
Tanner Morgan (135) led passers with 0.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for West Virginia Mountaineers at Minnesota Golden Gophers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
West Virginia Mountaineers
Now 0-2 L
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Now 1-1 W
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