Bowling Green Falcons vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Bowling Green Falcons 30–24 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Bowling Green Falcons 24, Minnesota Golden Gophers 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bowling Green Falcons	6	3	0	12	24
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	3	12	6	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Harold Fannin Jr. (Bowling Green) — 0.0 yds · -0.60 EPA/play -0.60 EPA
• Connor Bazelak (Bowling Green) — 194.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.61 EPA
• Cole Kramer (Minnesota) — 54.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.48 EPA/play -7.64 EPA

Rushing

• Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 208.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
• PaSean Wimberly (Bowling Green) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +2.12 EPA
• Cole Kramer (Minnesota) — 31.0 yds · 1 TD +0.96 EPA

Receiving

• Odieu Hiliare (Bowling Green) — 10 rec · 152.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Harold Fannin Jr. (Bowling Green) — 5 rec · 50.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -1.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Harold Fannin Jr.	Bowling Green	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.60	-0.60
Connor Bazelak	Bowling Green	41	53.7%	194	1	-0.04	-1.61
Cole Kramer	Minnesota	16	50.0%	54	2	-0.48	-7.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bowling Green	Minnesota
Plays	60	60
EPA / play	+0.020	+0.063
Total EPA	+1.21	+3.75
Success rate	33.3%	48.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.053	-0.478
Rush EPA / play	+0.191	+0.259
Yards	303	309

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Bowling Green	3	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Minnesota	13	60	+5.47	Pass TD
Q1	Bowling Green	11	41	-3.20	Ended
Q1	Minnesota	3	8	-2.05	Punt
Q2	Bowling Green	3	4	-2.00	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	6	42	-0.74	Field goal
Q2	Bowling Green	6	32	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	3	9	-0.58	Punt
Q2	Bowling Green	3	0	-1.85	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	1	28	-4.71	Interception
Q2	Bowling Green	3	-5	-2.37	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	3	6	-0.58	Punt
Q2	Bowling Green	1	-2	-0.85	Ended
Q3	Minnesota	11	78	+6.51	Rush TD
Q3	Bowling Green	3	-9	-3.96	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	6	27	+2.48	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Cole Kramer pass intercepted (-4.71 EPA)
2. Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak pass to Odieu Hiliare for a touchdown (46 yards) (+3.77 EPA)
3. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak pass to Odieu Hiliare for 13 yards (4th & 3) (+3.55 EPA)
4. Q3 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak pass to Odieu Hiliare for 15 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.5 EPA)
5. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · PaSean Wimberly rushes for 42 yards (1st & 10) (+3.38 EPA)
6. Q4 · Bowling Green Falcons · PaSean Wimberly rushes 18 yards for a touchdown (+3.28 EPA)
7. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Darius Taylor rushes for 5 yards (4th & 2) (+3.22 EPA)
8. Q1 · Bowling Green Falcons · Connor Bazelak to Odieu Hiliare — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (30–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Harold Fannin Jr. (Bowling Green) — yds.
• EPA edge: Minnesota at 0.063 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 Bowling Green Falcons vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Bowling Green Falcons 24, Minnesota Golden Gophers 30 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 24–30.

Where can I find the Bowling Green Falcons vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551756.

Who led Bowling Green Falcons vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Harold Fannin Jr. (Bowling Green) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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