Northwestern Wildcats vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2022 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Northwestern Wildcats 31–3 in Week 11, 2022. Final score: Northwestern Wildcats 3, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern Wildcats	0	3	0	0	3
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	6	3	12	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cole Freeman (Northwestern) — 7.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.11 EPA
• Brendan Sullivan (Northwestern) — 84.0 yds · -0.22 EPA/play -2.83 EPA
• Carl Richardson (Northwestern) — 37.0 yds · -0.75 EPA/play -4.49 EPA

Rushing

• Mohamed Ibrahim (Minnesota) — 178.0 yds · 3 TD +0.10 EPA
• Evan Hull (Northwestern) — 49.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Trey Potts (Minnesota) — 63.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Malik Washington (Northwestern) — 6 rec · 97.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Evan Hull (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 44.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 3 rec · 34.0 yds +0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Freeman	Northwestern	3	33.3%	7	0	-0.04	-0.11
Brendan Sullivan	Northwestern	13	69.2%	84	0	-0.22	-2.83
Carl Richardson	Northwestern	6	33.3%	37	0	-0.75	-4.49
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	12	41.7%	60	0	-0.61	-7.28
Ryan Hilinski	Northwestern	10	20.0%	54	0	-0.99	-9.94

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern	Minnesota
Plays	52	69
EPA / play	-0.474	-0.020
Total EPA	-24.63	-1.40
Success rate	26.9%	55.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.543	-0.607
Rush EPA / play	-0.363	+0.103
Yards	264	352

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	3	0	-3.28	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	3	5	-2.93	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	3	0	-3.19	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	6	42	-2.68	Ended
Q1	Minnesota	9	82	+6.59	Rush TD
Q1	Northwestern	3	-2	-3.32	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	3	5	-2.66	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	7	-1.70	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	10	41	+0.39	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	5	16	-1.47	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	5	28	-0.90	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	5	76	+1.66	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	2	17	-0.56	Ended
Q3	Northwestern	2	0	-4.71	Interception
Q3	Minnesota	3	12	-1.74	Field goal
Q3	Northwestern	3	5	-2.55	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Penalty (4th & 14) (+5.18 EPA)
2. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass intercepted (-3.77 EPA)
3. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Evan Hull rushes for 23 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.58 EPA)
4. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Carl Richardson pass intercepted (-3.57 EPA)
5. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.55 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Brendan Sullivan pass to Marshall Lang for 37 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.31 EPA)
7. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Fumble (-3.14 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Evan Hull rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 1) (-2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (31–3) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Cole Freeman (Northwestern) — 7.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Minnesota at -0.02 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 Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Northwestern Wildcats 3, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31 in Week 11 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 3–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405136.

Who led Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Cole Freeman (Northwestern) led passers with 7.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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