Michigan Wolverines 52–10 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2023

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 52–10 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Michigan Wolverines 52, Minnesota Golden Gophers 10.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines dominated Minnesota Golden Gophers 52–10 in Week 6 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 219.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.48 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Zach Evans — 45.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Daniel Jackson — 2 rec, 34.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan (+0.285/play) vs Minnesota (-0.489/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan Wolverines	3	12	12	6	52
Minnesota Golden Gophers	9	6	6	0	10

Scoring Map

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

MICHMichigan Wolverines

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 37

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Minnesota
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Interception returned for a touchdown
Michigan
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 31 yards
Minnesota
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 54 yards
Michigan
Q2TD
BCBlake Corum
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Blake Corum rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Michigan
Q2TD
JMJ.J. McCarthy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
J.J. McCarthy rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q2TD
DJDaniel Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for a touchdown (35 yards)
Michigan
Q3TD
JMJ.J. McCarthy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
J.J. McCarthy rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Michigan
Q3TD
CLColston Loveland
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-15
J.J. McCarthy pass to Colston Loveland for a touchdown (24 yards)
Minnesota
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Interception returned for a touchdown
Michigan
Q4TD
LFLeon Franklin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-21
Leon Franklin rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 219.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +9.70 EPA
Jack Tuttle (Michigan) — 22.0 yds · +0.40 EPA/play +0.81 EPA
Jayden Denegal (Michigan) — 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -0.59 EPA

Rushing

Zach Evans (Minnesota) — 45.0 yds -0.04 EPA
Bryce Williams (Minnesota) — 40.0 yds +0.11 EPA
Blake Corum (Michigan) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA

Receiving

Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 2 rec · 34.0 yds +0.00 EPA
Donovan Edwards (Michigan) — 4 rec · 25.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Cornelius Johnson (Michigan) — 3 rec · 86.0 yds +0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
J.J. McCarthy	Michigan	20	70.0%	219	1	+0.48	+9.70
Jack Tuttle	Michigan	2	100.0%	22	0	+0.40	+0.81
Jayden Denegal	Michigan	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.59	-0.59
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	16	31.2%	27	1	-0.52	-8.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan	Minnesota
Plays	57	56
EPA / play	+0.285	-0.489
Total EPA	+16.23	-27.38
Success rate	59.6%	30.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.431	-1.109
Rush EPA / play	+0.186	-0.195
Yards	422	212

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	2	36	-7.83	Touchdown
Q1	Minnesota	4	7	-3.31	Punt
Q1	Michigan	9	59	+0.93	Field goal
Q1	Minnesota	9	40	-0.22	Field goal
Q1	Michigan	5	27	-0.84	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	4	-2	-3.42	Punt
Q2	Michigan	6	62	+4.34	Rush TD
Q2	Minnesota	3	-9	-3.44	Punt
Q2	Michigan	4	67	+4.71	Rush TD
Q2	Minnesota	10	75	+7.16	Pass TD
Q2	Michigan	4	3	-3.53	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	3	4	-2.71	Punt
Q3	Michigan	9	78	+5.47	Rush TD
Q3	Minnesota	4	-12	-4.71	Punt
Q3	Michigan	6	49	+2.96	Pass TD
Q3	Minnesota	3	31	-6.06	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.9 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to Daniel Jackson for a touchdown (35 yards) (+5.64 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-4.74 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Field goal good from 54 yards (+3.79 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass to Kalel Mullings for 13 yards (4th & 1) (+3.15 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass to Roman Wilson for 17 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.09 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis to Corey Crooms Jr. Minnesota — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 10 yards) (-2.82 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass to Cornelius Johnson for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+2.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (52–10) in Week 6.
Passing edge: J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 219.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Michigan at 0.285 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 Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Michigan Wolverines 52, Minnesota Golden Gophers 10 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 52–10.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520303.

Who led Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) led passers with 219.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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