Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Colorado Buffaloes 30– in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 30, Colorado Buffaloes .

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	12	6	9	30
Colorado Buffaloes	0	0	0	0

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.58 EPA/play +8.16 EPA
• Drew Carter (38) — 0.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -1.32 EPA
• Brendon Lewis (38) — 0.0 yds · -0.82 EPA/play -12.32 EPA

Rushing

• Treyson Potts (135) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.04 EPA
• Mar'Keise Irving (135) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Ky Thomas (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.62 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Autman-Bell (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.58 EPA
• Daniel Jackson (135) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA
• Brenden Rice (38) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Morgan	135	14	71.4%	0	0	+0.58	+8.16
Drew Carter	38	8	50.0%	0	0	-0.17	-1.32
Brendon Lewis	38	15	53.3%	0	0	-0.82	-12.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	COLO
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	1	0	+1.29	Ended
Q1	135	2	0	+0.63	Punt
Q1	38	2	0	-1.67	Punt
Q1	135	3	0	-3.42	Missed FG
Q1	38	3	0	-3.08	Ended
Q1	135	2	0	-2.68	Ended
Q1	135	8	0	+3.14	Ended
Q1	38	2	0	-1.58	Ended
Q1	38	1	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	-0.59	Ended
Q2	38	1	0	-4.36	Ended
Q2	135	3	0	+0.87	Ended
Q2	38	1	0	-0.93	Ended
Q2	38	2	0	+0.18	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	-0.24	Ended
Q2	135	1	0	-0.32	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Brendon Lewis run for 3 yds to the Colo 43 (-4.36 EPA)
2. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Brendon Lewis sacked by Thomas Rush for 0 yards to the Colo 49 (-4.36 EPA)
3. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Chris Autman-Bell for 32 yds to the Colo 13 for a 1ST down (+3.1 EPA)
4. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Dylan Wright for 39 yds to the Colo 21 for a 1ST down (+2.93 EPA)
5. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Brendon Lewis sacked by Thomas Rush for 0 yards to the Colo 24 (-2.69 EPA)
6. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Matthew Trickett 24 yd FG MISSED (-2.66 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Matthew Trickett 46 yd FG MISSED (-2.58 EPA)
8. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Treyson Potts 13 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett PAT failed) (+2.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (30–) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Tanner Morgan (135) — yds.
• 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 Colorado Buffaloes?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 30, Colorado Buffaloes 0 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 30–0.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282791.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Colorado Buffaloes 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers at Colorado Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.