Eastern Michigan Eagles 6–25 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 25–6 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 6, Minnesota Golden Gophers 25.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers rolled past Eastern Michigan Eagles 25–6 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 116.0 pass yds, +0.08 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Darius Taylor — 193.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Tanner Knue — 4 rec, 21.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota (+0.066/play) vs Eastern Michigan (-0.319/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles	0	6	0	0	6
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	9	9	2	25

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

EMUEastern Michigan Eagles

+3OPP 3

+3OPP 20

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Minnesota
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 24 yards
Eastern Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
3-3
Field goal good from 20 yards
Minnesota
Q2TD
DTDarius Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-9
Darius Taylor rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 37 yards
Minnesota
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
6-12
Field goal good from 19 yards
Minnesota
Q3TD
AKAthan Kaliakmanis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Athan Kaliakmanis rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q4Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
6-20
Safety

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 116.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +1.24 EPA
Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan) — 50.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -15.36 EPA

Rushing

Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 193.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
Sean Tyler (Minnesota) — 93.0 yds -0.24 EPA
Samson Evans (Eastern Michigan) — 67.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Receiving

Tanner Knue (Eastern Michigan) — 4 rec · 21.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Corey Crooms Jr. (Minnesota) — 3 rec · 45.0 yds +1.49 EPA
Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 2 rec · 42.0 yds +1.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	16	62.5%	116	0	+0.08	+1.24
Austin Smith	Eastern Michigan	24	37.5%	50	0	-0.64	-15.36

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Michigan	Minnesota
Plays	42	71
EPA / play	-0.319	+0.066
Total EPA	-13.39	+4.69
Success rate	31.0%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.640	+0.078
Rush EPA / play	+0.110	+0.063
Yards	152	413

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Michigan	5	9	-2.88	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	12	79	+0.70	Ended
Q1	Eastern Michigan	4	20	-0.68	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	9	56	+0.68	Field goal
Q2	Eastern Michigan	8	73	+2.51	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	11	63	+5.15	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Michigan	11	46	+0.64	Field goal
Q3	Minnesota	14	69	+2.14	Field goal
Q3	Eastern Michigan	3	6	-2.46	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	6	49	+3.83	Rush TD
Q3	Eastern Michigan	3	5	-2.47	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	6	51	-2.41	Fumble
Q4	Eastern Michigan	3	-3	-2.72	Ended
Q4	Minnesota	3	1	-4.92	Interception
Q4	Eastern Michigan	3	0	-4.80	Interception
Q4	Minnesota	10	45	-0.48	Safety

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Safety (-5.82 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Fumble (-5.41 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Penalty (4th & 18) (+4.1 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass intercepted (-3.7 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Austin Smith pass intercepted (-3.22 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Le'Meke Brockington for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.88 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Darius Taylor rushes for 8 yards (2nd & 6) (+2.44 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Darius Taylor rushes for 22 yards (2nd & 11) (+2.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (25–6) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 116.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota at 0.066 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Eastern Michigan Eagles 6, Minnesota Golden Gophers 25 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 6–25.

Where can I find the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520204.

Who led Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) led passers with 116.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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