Maryland Terrapins 16–34 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2021

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Maryland Terrapins 34–16 in Week 8, 2021. Final score: Maryland Terrapins 16, Minnesota Golden Gophers 34.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers rolled past Maryland Terrapins 34–16 in Week 8 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Taulia Tagovailoa (120) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.12 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ky Thomas — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Marcus Fleming — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Maryland Terrapins	3	6	0	6	16
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	12	12	3	34

Scoring Map

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

MDMaryland Terrapins

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINN
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Matthew Trickett 37 yd FG GOOD
MD
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
3-3
Joseph Petrino 47 Yd Field Goal
MD
Q2TD
TFTayon Fleet-Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-3
Tayon Fleet-Davis run for 13 yds for a TD, (Joseph Petrino KICK)
MINN
Q2TD
KTKy Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Ky Thomas run for 10 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK)
MINN
Q2TD
CKCole Kramer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Cole Kramer 2 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett Kick)
MINN
Q3TD
MIMar'Keise Irving
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
Mar'Keise Irving run for 9 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK)
MINN
Q3TD
BWBryce Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Bryce Williams run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matthew Trickett KICK)
MD
Q4TD
MFMarcus Fleming
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Marcus Fleming for 17 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
MINN
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
15-30
Matthew Trickett 43 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Taulia Tagovailoa (120) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.30 EPA
Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +1.91 EPA
TEAM (135) — 0.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -0.07 EPA

Rushing

Ky Thomas (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
Mar'Keise Irving (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
Bryce Williams (135) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA

Receiving

Marcus Fleming (120) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA
Chris Autman-Bell (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
Chigoziem Okonkwo (120) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taulia Tagovailoa	120	28	60.7%	1	+0.12	+3.30
Tanner Morgan	135	11	72.7%	0	+0.17	+1.91
TEAM	135	1	0.0%	0	-0.07	-0.07

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MD	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	135	4	+3.43	Ended
Q1	120	3	-2.12	Punt
Q1	135	0	—	Field goal
Q1	135	8	+1.93	Ended
Q1	120	0	—	Field goal
Q1	120	7	+1.12	Ended
Q1	135	3	-2.78	Missed FG
Q1	120	4	-4.04	Fumble
Q2	135	10	+0.93	Ended
Q2	120	1	+2.87	Rush TD
Q2	120	7	+4.20	Ended
Q2	135	7	+3.27	Rush TD
Q2	120	3	-2.71	Punt
Q2	135	1	+0.90	Rush TD
Q2	135	6	+2.51	Ended
Q3	120	5	+0.33	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa run for 2 yds to the Mary 49 Taulia Tagovailoa fumbled, recovered by Minn Coney Durr (-4.99 EPA)
Q2 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Marcus Fleming for 43 yds to the Minn 20 for a 1ST down (+3.47 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Mike Brown-Stephens for 35 yds to the Mary 4 for a 1ST down (+3.4 EPA)
Q4 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Marcus Fleming for 17 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+3.15 EPA)
Q1 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Rakim Jarrett for 38 yds to the Minn 13 for a 1ST down (+2.9 EPA)
Q2 · Maryland Terrapins · Tayon Fleet-Davis run for 13 yds for a TD, (Joseph Petrino KICK) (+2.87 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Matthew Trickett 50 yd FG MISSED (-2.76 EPA)
Q3 · Maryland Terrapins · Taulia Tagovailoa pass incomplete to Chigoziem Okonkwo (-2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (34–16) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Taulia Tagovailoa (120) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: MD at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Maryland Terrapins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Maryland Terrapins 16, Minnesota Golden Gophers 34 in Week 8 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Maryland Terrapins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 16–34.

Where can I find the Maryland Terrapins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282767.

Who led Maryland Terrapins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Taulia Tagovailoa (120) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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