South Carolina Gamecocks 13–23 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2021

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 23–13 in Week 13, 2021. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 13, Minnesota Golden Gophers 23.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat South Carolina Gamecocks 23–13 in Week 13 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.26 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ky Thomas — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Danny Davis III — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	0	0	13
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	9	12	3	23

Scoring Map

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

SCSouth Carolina Gamecocks

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINN
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Matthew Trickett 28 yd FG GOOD
MINN
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-6
Matthew Trickett 31 yd FG GOOD
MINN
Q2TD
TTEAM
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Scott Nelson 25 Yd Interception Return (Collin Larsh Kick)
WIS
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-12
Collin Larsh 25 yd FG GOOD
MINN
Q3TD
CAChris Autman-Bell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Tanner Morgan pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 27 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK)
WIS
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-18
Collin Larsh 28 yd FG GOOD
MINN
Q3TD
KTKy Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-24
Ky Thomas run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK)
MINN
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-27
Matthew Trickett 36 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +4.21 EPA
Graham Mertz (275) — 0.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +1.83 EPA
TEAM (135) — 0.0 yds · -7.73 EPA/play -7.73 EPA

Rushing

Ky Thomas (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA
Braelon Allen (275) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
Mar'Keise Irving (135) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Receiving

Danny Davis III (275) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA
Kendric Pryor (275) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
Braelon Allen (275) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Morgan	135	16	62.5%	1	+0.26	+4.21
Graham Mertz	275	25	80.0%	0	+0.07	+1.83
TEAM	135	1	0.0%	0	-7.73	-7.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WISC	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	EPA	Result
Q1	275	1	+1.25	Ended
Q1	135	0	—	Field goal
Q1	275	10	+3.07	Ended
Q1	135	13	-5.58	Ended
Q2	275	1	-0.45	Punt
Q2	275	1	-0.75	Ended
Q2	135	5	-0.06	Ended
Q2	135	0	—	Field goal
Q2	275	8	-1.23	Ended
Q2	135	8	-6.55	Touchdown
Q2	275	0	—	Field goal
Q2	275	3	-2.26	Ended
Q3	135	1	-0.73	Ended
Q3	275	1	+0.54	Punt
Q3	135	1	+2.80	Pass TD
Q3	275	1	-0.56	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Scott Nelson 25 Yd Interception Return (Collin Larsh Kick) (-7.73 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Daniel Jackson for 8 yds to the Wisc 18 (-3.47 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Dylan Wright for 27 yds to the Wisc 35 for a 1ST down (+3.3 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Mar'Keise Irving for 36 yds to the Wisc 29 for a 1ST down (+3.01 EPA)
Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass intercepted return for no gain to the Wisc 28 (-2.9 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 27 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (+2.8 EPA)
Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · MERTZ, Graham pass up the middle incomplete intended for PRYOR, Kendric thrown to the WIS38. PENALTY UMN Pass Interference on WALLEY, Justin enforced 15 yards to the WIS38 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). (+2.65 EPA)
Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass complete to Jake Ferguson for 11 yds to the Wisc 27 for a 1ST down (+2.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (23–13) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Tanner Morgan (135) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: WISC 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 South Carolina Gamecocks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

South Carolina Gamecocks 13, Minnesota Golden Gophers 23 in Week 13 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 13–23.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282794.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers 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 South Carolina Gamecocks at Minnesota Golden Gophers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.