Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 37–3 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 3, Ohio State Buckeyes 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	0	0	3	3
Ohio State Buckeyes	6	6	15	6	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kyle McCord (Ohio State) — 220.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +10.15 EPA
• Lincoln Kienholz (Ohio State) — 7.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -0.15 EPA
• Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 89.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -4.98 EPA

Rushing

• Jordan Nubin (Minnesota) — 69.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 150.0 yds · 2 TD +0.64 EPA
• Dallan Hayden (Ohio State) — 34.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — 5 rec · 98.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 3 rec · 29.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State) — 3 rec · 30.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kyle McCord	Ohio State	31	64.5%	220	2	+0.33	+10.15
Lincoln Kienholz	Ohio State	2	100.0%	7	0	-0.07	-0.15
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	20	55.0%	89	0	-0.25	-4.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Ohio State
Plays	46	67
EPA / play	-0.228	+0.223
Total EPA	-10.47	+14.91
Success rate	34.8%	47.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.249	+0.303
Rush EPA / play	-0.211	+0.144
Yards	193	453

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	3	5	-2.62	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	8	85	+7.06	Rush TD
Q1	Minnesota	5	25	-0.92	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	3	9	-1.05	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	4	21	-1.13	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	8	58	+0.92	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	6	41	+0.70	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	10	85	+2.72	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	6	18	-0.12	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	6	14	-0.16	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	1	75	+5.33	Rush TD
Q3	Minnesota	1	-3	-4.57	Fumble
Q3	Ohio State	3	6	+1.36	Pass TD
Q3	Minnesota	4	17	-0.26	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	4	15	-2.07	Field goal
Q3	Minnesota	4	25	-1.22	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Penalty (3rd & 8) (+5.64 EPA)
2. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · TreVeyon Henderson rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+5.33 EPA)
3. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Corey Crooms Jr. for 32 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.62 EPA)
4. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Fumble (-4.57 EPA)
5. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Field goal good from 54 yards (+3.91 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Evan Pryor rushes for 2 yards (1st & 10) (-3.04 EPA)
7. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Kyle McCord pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. for a touchdown (4 yards) (+2.27 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Field goal good from 47 yards (+2.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (37–3) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Kyle McCord (Ohio State) — 220.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.223 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 Ohio State Buckeyes?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 3, Ohio State Buckeyes 37 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 3–37.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520415.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Kyle McCord (Ohio State) led passers with 220.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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