Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2021 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 41–14 in Week 9, 2021. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 41, Northwestern Wildcats 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	6	0	18	41
Northwestern Wildcats	6	6	0	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• A. Marty (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.98 EPA/play +2.98 EPA
• Tanner Morgan (135) — 0.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +2.97 EPA
• Andrew Marty (77) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -0.67 EPA

Rushing

• Ky Thomas (135) — 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Mar'Keise Irving (135) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Evan Hull (77) — 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Receiving

• Mike Brown-Stephens (135) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA
• Malik Washington (77) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA
• Mar'Keise Irving (135) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
A. Marty	77	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.98	+2.98
Tanner Morgan	135	13	76.9%	0	0	+0.23	+2.97
Andrew Marty	77	13	69.2%	0	1	-0.05	-0.67
Ryan Hilinski	77	4	0.0%	0	0	-1.07	-4.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MINN	NU
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	77	1	0	+0.14	Ended
Q1	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	77	2	0	+2.01	Ended
Q1	135	6	0	+2.11	Ended
Q1	135	2	0	-0.06	Ended
Q1	77	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	77	3	0	-3.06	Ended
Q1	135	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	135	10	0	+0.10	Ended
Q2	77	1	0	-0.01	Ended
Q2	135	5	0	-2.53	Interception
Q2	135	5	0	+4.19	Rush TD
Q2	77	2	0	+1.99	Pass TD
Q2	135	10	0	+4.35	Ended
Q2	77	7	0	+1.63	Ended
Q3	135	1	0	-1.14	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Justin Walley 25 Yd Fumble Return (Matthew Trickett Kick) (-6.34 EPA)
2. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · M. Irving run for 41 yds for a TD, (M. Trickett KICK) (+4.29 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Derik LeCaptain 24 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett Kick) (+4.28 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Andrew Marty pass incomplete (-3.56 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · A. Marty pass,to E. Hull for 6 yds for a TD, (C. Kuhbander KICK) (+2.98 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Berkeley Holman 17 Yd pass from Andrew Marty (Charlie Kuhbander Kick) (+2.64 EPA)
7. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass complete to Bryce Williams for 19 yds to the Nwest 29 for a 1ST down (+2.56 EPA)
8. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Andrew Marty pass complete to Wayne Dennis Jr. for 18 yds to the Nwest 41 for a 1ST down (+2.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (41–14) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: A. Marty (77) — yds, 1 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 Northwestern Wildcats?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 41, Northwestern Wildcats 14 in Week 9 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 41–14.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282795.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

A. Marty (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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