Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 13–10 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 10, Minnesota Golden Gophers 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	0	6	3	10
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	3	0	9	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 175.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -7.11 EPA
• Jeff Sims (Nebraska) — 88.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.68 EPA/play -14.88 EPA

Rushing

• Jeff Sims (Nebraska) — 117.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• Sean Tyler (Minnesota) — 41.0 yds -0.42 EPA
• Anthony Grant (Nebraska) — 27.0 yds -0.81 EPA

Receiving

• Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 9 rec · 68.0 yds +0.88 EPA
• Corey Crooms Jr. (Minnesota) — 7 rec · 63.0 yds +0.67 EPA
• Brevyn Spann-Ford (Minnesota) — 4 rec · 36.0 yds +0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	46	50.0%	175	1	-0.15	-7.11
Jeff Sims	Nebraska	22	50.0%	88	1	-0.68	-14.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Nebraska	Minnesota
Plays	56	67
EPA / play	-0.201	-0.167
Total EPA	-11.26	-11.16
Success rate	46.4%	32.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.677	-0.155
Rush EPA / play	+0.107	-0.193
Yards	295	244

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	9	28	-1.14	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	6	42	+1.07	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	12	67	+1.94	Field goal
Q2	Nebraska	7	33	-1.88	Interception
Q2	Minnesota	11	33	-2.19	Missed FG
Q2	Nebraska	11	63	+0.77	Interception
Q2	Minnesota	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Nebraska	2	35	+3.26	Pass TD
Q3	Minnesota	3	4	-2.53	Punt
Q3	Nebraska	6	-13	-8.54	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	6	34	-4.01	Interception
Q3	Nebraska	12	85	+3.49	Field goal
Q4	Minnesota	3	0	-2.75	Punt
Q4	Nebraska	3	0	-3.19	Punt
Q4	Minnesota	8	14	-1.73	Punt
Q4	Nebraska	4	21	-3.91	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for a touchdown (13 yards) (+5.73 EPA)
2. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Penalty (4th & 22) (+5.09 EPA)
3. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble (-4.33 EPA)
4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass intercepted (-3.93 EPA)
5. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Jeff Sims pass to Alex Bullock for a touchdown (34 yards) (+3.82 EPA)
6. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Jeff Sims pass intercepted (-3.66 EPA)
7. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Jeff Sims sacked for a loss of 8 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.18 EPA)
8. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Penalty (3rd & 8) (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (13–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 175.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Minnesota at -0.167 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 10, Minnesota Golden Gophers 13 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 10–13.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520148.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) led passers with 175.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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