Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2023 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 28–14 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 28, Minnesota Golden Gophers 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	0	12	12	0	28
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	6	0	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 197.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +4.71 EPA
• Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 154.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.49 EPA/play -14.62 EPA

Rushing

• Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) — 165.0 yds · 2 TD +0.14 EPA
• Jordan Nubin (Minnesota) — 93.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA
• Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 69.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 8 rec · 121.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Jordan Nubin (Minnesota) — 4 rec · 26.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) — 3 rec · 27.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Mordecai	Wisconsin	22	63.6%	197	2	+0.21	+4.71
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	30	50.0%	154	1	-0.49	-14.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wisconsin	Minnesota
Plays	66	59
EPA / play	+0.095	-0.183
Total EPA	+6.29	-10.79
Success rate	47.0%	44.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.214	-0.487
Rush EPA / play	+0.036	+0.132
Yards	464	286

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	6	57	+3.45	Rush TD
Q1	Wisconsin	5	17	-1.71	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	6	19	-1.76	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	3	9	-1.19	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	3	7	-2.42	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	11	86	+7.29	Rush TD
Q2	Minnesota	3	5	-2.47	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	3	9	-1.22	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	11	41	+3.82	Pass TD
Q2	Wisconsin	4	75	+6.32	Pass TD
Q2	Minnesota	4	21	-0.25	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	9	84	-1.86	Interception
Q3	Wisconsin	4	27	-0.75	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	4	16	-1.55	Punt
Q3	Wisconsin	2	54	+4.23	Rush TD
Q3	Minnesota	7	29	-1.09	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Jordan Nubin rushes for 17 yards (4th & 1) (+3.73 EPA)
2. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass intercepted (-3.65 EPA)
3. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Fumble (-3.6 EPA)
4. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tanner Mordecai pass to Will Pauling for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.47 EPA)
5. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Tanner Mordecai pass to Hayden Rucci for 25 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.3 EPA)
6. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.17 EPA)
7. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Braelon Allen rushes for 50 yards (1st & 10) (+3.16 EPA)
8. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Cade Yacamelli rushes for no gain (2nd & 8) (-3.03 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Wisconsin Badgers controlled the final (28–14) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) — 197.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Wisconsin at 0.095 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Wisconsin Badgers 28, Minnesota Golden Gophers 14 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Wisconsin Badgers won with a final score of 28–14.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520436.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Tanner Mordecai (Wisconsin) led passers with 197.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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