Minnesota Golden Gophers 34–37 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 37–34 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 34, Northwestern Wildcats 37.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats edged Minnesota Golden Gophers 37–34 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Ben Bryant (Northwestern) — 342.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.42 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Darius Taylor — 198.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Bryce Kirtz — 10 rec, 200.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota (+0.154/play) vs Northwestern (+0.066/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	6	15	6	0	3	34
Northwestern Wildcats	0	6	3	18	6	37

Scoring Map

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

+3OPP 33

+3OPP 20

+3

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Minnesota
Q1TD
LBLe'Meke Brockington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Le'Meke Brockington for a touchdown (9 yards)
Minnesota
Q2TD
DTDarius Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Darius Taylor rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q2TD
DJDaniel Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for a touchdown (18 yards)
Northwestern
Q2TD
BKBryce Kirtz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Ben Bryant pass to Bryce Kirtz for a touchdown (80 yards)
Minnesota
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-6
Field goal good from 50 yards
Northwestern
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
21-9
Field goal good from 37 yards
Minnesota
Q3TD
DTDarius Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-9
Darius Taylor rushes 43 yards for a touchdown
Northwestern
Q4TD
CPCam Porter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-15
Cam Porter rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Northwestern
Q4TD
BKBryce Kirtz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Ben Bryant pass to Bryce Kirtz for a touchdown (17 yards)
Northwestern
Q4TD
AHA.J. Henning
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-27
Ben Bryant pass to A.J. Henning for a touchdown (11 yards)
Minnesota
OTFG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
30-27
Field goal good from 20 yards
Northwestern
OTTD
CMCharlie Mangieri
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Ben Bryant pass to Charlie Mangieri for a touchdown (25 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ben Bryant (Northwestern) — 342.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +17.35 EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 191.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +7.79 EPA
Jack Lausch (Northwestern) — 4.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -0.21 EPA

Rushing

Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 198.0 yds · 2 TD +0.05 EPA
Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 36.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
Bryce Williams (Minnesota) — 16.0 yds -0.60 EPA

Receiving

Bryce Kirtz (Northwestern) — 10 rec · 200.0 yds +1.51 EPA
Cam Johnson (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 35.0 yds +0.08 EPA
A.J. Henning (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 29.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Bryant	Northwestern	42	76.2%	342	4	+0.42	+17.35
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	19	73.7%	191	2	+0.46	+7.79
Jack Lausch	Northwestern	1	100.0%	4	0	-0.21	-0.21
incomplete	Minnesota	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.24	-1.24
incomplete	Northwestern	10	0.0%	-12	0	-0.96	-9.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Northwestern
Plays	58	80
EPA / play	+0.154	+0.066
Total EPA	+8.14	+5.19
Success rate	44.8%	42.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.364	+0.128
Rush EPA / play	+0.045	-0.061
Yards	439	414

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	7	22	-1.64	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	8	46	+0.79	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	7	-26	-10.83	Fumble
Q1	Minnesota	1	9	+1.92	Pass TD
Q1	Northwestern	3	0	-3.24	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	3	6	-2.60	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	6	29	+0.54	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	9	68	+4.38	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	5	6	-2.21	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	6	72	+5.22	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern	2	75	+6.85	Pass TD
Q2	Minnesota	4	48	+0.40	Field goal
Q2	Northwestern	4	-1	-1.04	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	3	16	-0.60	Ended
Q3	Northwestern	9	63	+3.27	Field goal
Q3	Minnesota	3	9	-1.27	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to Bryce Kirtz for a touchdown (80 yards) (+7.58 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to A.J. Henning for a touchdown (11 yards) (+5.08 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Darius Taylor rushes 43 yards for a touchdown (+4.97 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to Bryce Kirtz for 23 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.83 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to A.J. Henning Northwestern for a loss of 15 yards (3rd & 5) (-3.27 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-3.22 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.1 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to Cam Johnson for 11 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (37–34) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Ben Bryant (Northwestern) — 342.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Minnesota at 0.154 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 34, Northwestern Wildcats 37 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 34–37.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520264.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Ben Bryant (Northwestern) led passers with 342.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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