Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2021 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 30–23 in Week 7, 2021. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 23, Minnesota Golden Gophers 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	3	6	6	8	23
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	12	0	6	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +8.25 EPA
• Cole Kramer (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.64 EPA/play +2.64 EPA
• Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.23 EPA

Rushing

• Bryce Williams (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
• Rahmir Johnson (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.39 EPA
• Mar'Keise Irving (135) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Autman-Bell (135) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• Austin Allen (158) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.79 EPA
• Levi Falck (158) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Adrian Martinez	158	28	64.3%	0	1	+0.29	+8.25
Cole Kramer	135	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.64	+2.64
Tanner Morgan	135	25	80.0%	0	2	+0.09	+2.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NEB	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	6	0	+1.24	Ended
Q1	158	5	0	+0.02	Field goal
Q1	135	1	0	+2.64	Pass TD
Q1	135	13	0	+1.50	Ended
Q1	158	3	0	-3.27	Punt
Q2	135	2	0	-0.65	Ended
Q2	158	5	0	+0.29	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	+2.43	Pass TD
Q2	135	7	0	+3.34	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+1.01	Rush TD
Q2	158	7	0	+3.90	Ended
Q2	135	7	0	-0.29	Missed FG
Q2	158	3	0	-2.41	Punt
Q2	135	1	0	+2.43	Pass TD
Q2	158	4	0	+0.40	Ended
Q3	135	3	0	-2.40	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Bryce Williams run for 56 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK) (+5.06 EPA)
2. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Jaquez Yant run for no gain to the Minn 1 (-4.47 EPA)
3. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass intercepted Deontai Williams return for no gain to the Minn 45 (-3.78 EPA)
4. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Connor Culp 27 yd FG MISSED (-3.75 EPA)
5. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass intercepted, touchback. Cam Taylor-Britt return for no gain (-3.73 EPA)
6. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Zavier Betts for 27 yds to the Neb 43 for a 1ST down (+3.31 EPA)
7. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 33 (-3.26 EPA)
8. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass incomplete (-2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (30–23) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Adrian Martinez (158) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 23, Minnesota Golden Gophers 30 in Week 7 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 23–30.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282796.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Adrian Martinez (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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