Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Wisconsin Badgers: 2022 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Wisconsin Badgers 23–16 in Week 13, 2022. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 23, Wisconsin Badgers 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	3	3	9	23
Wisconsin Badgers	3	3	9	0	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 294.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +10.23 EPA
• Graham Mertz (Wisconsin) — 198.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.08 EPA
• Chase Wolf (Wisconsin) — 21.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -0.46 EPA

Rushing

• Mohamed Ibrahim (Minnesota) — 70.0 yds -0.42 EPA
• Chez Mellusi (Wisconsin) — 75.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Isaac Guerendo (Wisconsin) — 40.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Chimere Dike (Wisconsin) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Brevyn Spann-Ford (Minnesota) — 7 rec · 95.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 5 rec · 86.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	32	59.4%	294	2	+0.32	+10.23
Graham Mertz	Wisconsin	27	59.3%	198	0	+0.00	+0.08
Chase Wolf	Wisconsin	6	33.3%	21	0	-0.08	-0.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Wisconsin
Plays	66	66
EPA / play	-0.014	-0.064
Total EPA	-0.95	-4.19
Success rate	37.9%	40.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.320	-0.011
Rush EPA / play	-0.329	-0.116
Yards	416	362

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Wisconsin	10	41	-1.15	Field goal
Q1	Minnesota	10	81	+6.75	Pass TD
Q1	Wisconsin	3	6	-2.39	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	7	63	-1.28	Ended
Q2	Wisconsin	11	65	+2.19	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	3	1	-2.71	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	6	21	-0.43	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	19	114	-0.87	Field goal
Q3	Wisconsin	8	57	+1.05	Field goal
Q3	Minnesota	3	3	-2.44	Punt
Q3	Wisconsin	6	69	+6.24	Rush TD
Q3	Minnesota	3	-2	-3.40	Punt
Q3	Wisconsin	3	5	-2.76	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	4	11	-2.33	Punt
Q4	Wisconsin	3	6	-2.31	Punt
Q4	Minnesota	8	69	+1.25	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Le'Meke Brockington for a touchdown (45 yards) (+5.1 EPA)
2. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+3.28 EPA)
3. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass to Keontez Lewis for 25 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.18 EPA)
4. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis rushes for 23 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.14 EPA)
5. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Graham Mertz pass intercepted (-2.96 EPA)
6. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for a touchdown (6 yards) (+2.8 EPA)
7. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Dylan Wright for 42 yards (1st & 10) (+2.77 EPA)
8. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Field goal good from 50 yards (+2.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (23–16) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 294.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Minnesota at -0.014 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 Wisconsin Badgers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 23, Wisconsin Badgers 16 in Week 13 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 23–16.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405150.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers in passing?

Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) led passers with 294.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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