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Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2024 Week 3 Recap

Gophers defeat Pack 27–0 in Week 3

Darius Taylor paced the box score as Gophers closed out a 0–27 Week 3 finish.

Nevada Wolf Pack 0 1-3
Final 0–27
Minnesota Golden Gophers 27 3-1 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Final score
0–27
Halftime
Nevada Wolf Pack 0–18 Minnesota Golden Gophers
Top passer
Max Brosmer
FantasyHQ MVP
Darius Taylor

Top CFB performers · Pack

  • Brendon Lewis 95.0 yds · -0.79 EPA/play -19.0 EPA
  • Savion Red 23.0 yds -4.0 EPA
  • Patrick Garwo III 23.0 yds -0.4 EPA

Top CFB performers · Gophers

  • Max Brosmer 182.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -3.2 EPA
  • Darius Taylor 125.0 yds · 2 TD +6.9 EPA
  • Marcus Major 59.0 yds -0.1 EPA

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Nevada Wolf Pack 27– in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Nevada Wolf Pack , Minnesota Golden Gophers 27.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers rolled past Nevada Wolf Pack 27–0 in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 182.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.12 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Darius Taylor — 125.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Darius Taylor — 5 rec, 37.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Minnesota (-0.006/play) vs Nevada (-0.398/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nevada Wolf Pack0000
Minnesota Golden Gophers6126027

Scoring Map

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

NEVNevada Wolf Pack
MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Minnesota
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 35
    Score
    0-3

    Field goal good from 52 yards

  2. Minnesota
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 4
    Score
    0-6

    Field goal good from 21 yards

  3. Minnesota
    Q2TD
    DTDarius Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Max Brosmer pass to Darius Taylor for a touchdown (10 yards)

  4. Minnesota
    Q2TD
    DTDarius Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Darius Taylor rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

  5. Minnesota
    Q3TD
    DTDarius Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Darius Taylor rushes 80 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 182.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -3.23 EPA
  • Brendon Lewis (Nevada) — 95.0 yds · -0.79 EPA/play -19.04 EPA

Rushing

  • Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 125.0 yds · 2 TD +0.69 EPA
  • Savion Red (Nevada) — 23.0 yds -0.45 EPA
  • Marcus Major (Minnesota) — 59.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

  • Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 5 rec · 37.0 yds +0.78 EPA
  • Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 4 rec · 61.0 yds +0.44 EPA
  • Elijah Spencer (Minnesota) — 4 rec · 54.0 yds +0.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Max BrosmerMinnesota2759.3%1821-0.12-3.23
Brendon LewisNevada2454.2%950-0.79-19.04

Team EPA comparison

StatNevadaMinnesota
Plays5157
EPA / play-0.398-0.006
Total EPA-20.28-0.34
Success rate29.4%47.4%
Pass EPA / play-0.647-0.120
Rush EPA / play-0.158+0.096
Yards188402

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Nevada18+2.87Ended
Q1Minnesota757+1.63Field goal
Q1Nevada415-2.52Punt
Q1Minnesota38-1.19Punt
Q1Nevada10-5.21Interception
Q1Minnesota552+0.44Field goal
Q1Nevada953-0.56Ended
Q2Minnesota3-2-3.13Punt
Q2Nevada3-7-3.24Punt
Q2Minnesota542-2.75Interception
Q2Nevada318-4.67Interception
Q2Minnesota216+2.80Pass TD
Q2Nevada313+0.24Punt
Q2Minnesota755+3.76Rush TD
Q2Nevada11-0.32Ended
Q3Nevada820-2.81Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Brendon Lewis pass intercepted (-5.21 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Darius Taylor rushes 80 yards for a touchdown (+5.18 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Brendon Lewis pass intercepted (-4.49 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Brosmer pass intercepted (-4.48 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Brendon Lewis pass intercepted (-3.58 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Punt (-3.4 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Brendon Lewis pass to Jaden Smith for 25 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.33 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Sieh Bangura rushes for 1 yard (2nd & 13) (-3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (27–) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 182.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: Minnesota at -0.006 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 Nevada Wolf Pack vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Nevada Wolf Pack 0, Minnesota Golden Gophers 27 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Nevada Wolf Pack vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 0–27.

Where can I find the Nevada Wolf Pack vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628481.

Who led Nevada Wolf Pack vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Max Brosmer (Minnesota) led passers with 182.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Nevada Wolf Pack

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W