Rhode Island Rams 0–48 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2024

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Rhode Island Rams 48– in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Rhode Island Rams , Minnesota Golden Gophers 48.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers dominated Rhode Island Rams 48–0 in Week 2 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 257.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.52 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Darius Taylor — 56.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Marquis Buchanan — 5 rec, 64.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota (+0.262/play) vs Rhode Island (-0.546/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rhode Island Rams	0	0	0	6
Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	12	12	9	48

Scoring Map

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

URIRhode Island Rams

+3OPP 36

+3OPP 30

OPP EZ

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Minnesota
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 36
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 53 yards
Minnesota
Q2TD
DTDarius Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Darius Taylor rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q2TD
MMMarcus Major
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Marcus Major rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q3TD
CDCristian Driver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
Max Brosmer pass to Cristian Driver for a touchdown (6 yards)
Minnesota
Q3TD
LBLe'Meke Brockington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-27
Max Brosmer pass to Le'Meke Brockington for a touchdown (29 yards)
Minnesota
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
0-30
Field goal good from 47 yards
Rhode Island
Q4TD
HHHunter Helms
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-30
Hunter Helms — Interception returned for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q4TD
TWTyler Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-36
Drake Lindsey pass to Tyler Williams for a touchdown (8 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 257.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +16.12 EPA
Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.97 EPA/play +3.89 EPA
Devin Farrell (Rhode Island) — 86.0 yds · -0.50 EPA/play -9.54 EPA

Rushing

Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 56.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA
Marcus Major (Minnesota) — 12.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 12.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Receiving

Marquis Buchanan (Rhode Island) — 5 rec · 64.0 yds +1.47 EPA
Elijah Spencer (Minnesota) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds +0.88 EPA
Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 4 rec · 48.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Max Brosmer	Minnesota	31	77.4%	257	2	+0.52	+16.12
Drake Lindsey	Minnesota	4	75.0%	35	1	+0.97	+3.89
Devin Farrell	Rhode Island	19	31.6%	86	0	-0.50	-9.54
Hunter Helms	Rhode Island	12	58.3%	58	0	-0.80	-9.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rhode Island	Minnesota
Plays	42	71
EPA / play	-0.546	+0.262
Total EPA	-22.92	+18.58
Success rate	16.7%	62.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.619	+0.572
Rush EPA / play	-0.339	-0.040
Yards	166	414

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rhode Island	3	12	-1.12	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	5	21	-1.93	Field goal
Q1	Rhode Island	6	22	-0.92	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	3	7	-2.04	Punt
Q1	Rhode Island	4	10	-3.16	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	13	83	+6.34	Rush TD
Q2	Rhode Island	5	21	-1.62	Interception
Q2	Minnesota	14	90	+6.50	Rush TD
Q2	Rhode Island	1	-6	-3.65	Fumble
Q2	Minnesota	15	55	+2.70	Pass TD
Q3	Rhode Island	4	20	-1.74	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	8	79	+4.79	Pass TD
Q3	Rhode Island	6	37	-3.59	Interception
Q4	Minnesota	6	19	-1.73	Field goal
Q4	Rhode Island	2	25	-5.40	Touchdown
Q4	Rhode Island	8	24	-1.52	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Rhode Island Rams · Hunter Helms — Interception returned for a touchdown (-4.6 EPA)
Q3 · Rhode Island Rams · Devin Farrell pass to Marquis Buchanan for 21 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.79 EPA)
Q2 · Rhode Island Rams · Fumble (-3.65 EPA)
Q4 · Rhode Island Rams · Devin Farrell pass intercepted (-3.48 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Field goal good from 53 yards (+3.26 EPA)
Q1 · Rhode Island Rams · Devin Farrell pass to Greg Gaines III for 11 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.07 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marcus Major rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+2.76 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Brosmer pass to Le'Meke Brockington for a touchdown (29 yards) (+2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (48–) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 257.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Minnesota at 0.262 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 Rhode Island Rams vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Rhode Island Rams 0, Minnesota Golden Gophers 48 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Rhode Island Rams vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 0–48.

Where can I find the Rhode Island Rams vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628466.

Who led Rhode Island Rams vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Max Brosmer (Minnesota) led passers with 257.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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