Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: 2021 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 27–22 in Week 11, 2021. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 22, Iowa Hawkeyes 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	9	3	6	22
Iowa Hawkeyes	3	6	6	9	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Alex Padilla (2294) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.08 EPA/play +15.15 EPA
• Cole Kramer (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +5.43 EPA/play +5.43 EPA
• Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.33 EPA

Rushing

• Ky Thomas (135) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Tyler Goodson (2294) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Mar'Keise Irving (135) — 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Autman-Bell (135) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +2.14 EPA
• Mike Brown-Stephens (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Sam LaPorta (2294) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Alex Padilla	2294	14	78.6%	0	2	+1.08	+15.15
Cole Kramer	135	1	100.0%	0	1	+5.43	+5.43
Tanner Morgan	135	19	68.4%	0	1	+0.02	+0.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	IOWA
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	2294	4	0	+1.95	Ended
Q1	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	135	13	0	+2.98	Ended
Q1	2294	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2294	8	0	+0.33	Ended
Q1	135	3	0	-2.32	Punt
Q2	135	8	0	-2.73	Field goal
Q2	2294	3	0	+2.21	Ended
Q2	135	6	0	+4.28	Pass TD
Q2	2294	1	0	-0.95	Punt
Q2	2294	1	0	-0.17	Ended
Q2	135	5	0	+0.72	Ended
Q2	2294	1	0	+0.64	Rush TD
Q2	2294	3	0	+2.98	Ended
Q3	135	7	0	-0.89	Ended
Q3	2294	2	0	-1.55	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Cole Kramer pass complete to Ko Kieft for 37 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (+5.43 EPA)
2. Q3 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Alex Padilla pass complete to Charlie Jones for 72 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (+5.42 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Chris Autman-Bell 68 Yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (+4.9 EPA)
4. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mar'Keise Irving run for 1 yd to the Iowa 14 (-3.55 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass incomplete (-3.43 EPA)
6. Q1 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Alex Padilla pass complete to Sam LaPorta for 17 yds to the Minn 47 for a 1ST down (+3.06 EPA)
7. Q4 · Iowa Hawkeyes · Alex Padilla pass complete to Keagan Johnson for 27 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (+2.69 EPA)
8. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Dragan Kesich 53 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by , Brevyn Spann-Ford return for no gain to the Iowa 42 (-2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Iowa Hawkeyes controlled the final (27–22) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Alex Padilla (2294) — yds, 2 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 Iowa Hawkeyes?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 22, Iowa Hawkeyes 27 in Week 11 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes won with a final score of 22–27.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282762.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes in passing?

Alex Padilla (2294) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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