Minnesota Golden Gophers 24–27 Michigan Wolverines: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2024

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 27–24 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 24, Michigan Wolverines 27.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines edged Minnesota Golden Gophers 27–24 in Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Alex Orji (Michigan) — 83.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.07 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kalel Mullings — 101.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Darius Taylor — 11 rec, 67.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota (-0.093/play) vs Michigan (-0.100/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	0	0	18	24
Michigan Wolverines	6	12	3	3	27

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 36

+3OPP 18

MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Michigan
Q1TD
KMKalel Mullings
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Kalel Mullings rushes 27 yards for a touchdown
Michigan
Q2TD
KMKalel Mullings
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Kalel Mullings rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Michigan
Q2TD
TMTyler Morris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Alex Orji pass to Tyler Morris for a touchdown (11 yards)
Michigan
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 36
Score
0-21
Field goal good from 53 yards
Minnesota
Q4TD
DTDarius Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Darius Taylor rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q4TD
DTDarius Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Darius Taylor rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Michigan
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
12-24
Field goal good from 35 yards
Minnesota
Q4TD
DJDaniel Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Max Brosmer pass to Daniel Jackson for a touchdown (12 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Alex Orji (Michigan) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.04 EPA
Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 249.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.27 EPA
incomplete (Michigan) — 0.0 yds · -1.16 EPA/play -5.82 EPA

Rushing

Kalel Mullings (Michigan) — 101.0 yds · 2 TD +0.10 EPA
Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 36.0 yds · 2 TD +0.35 EPA
Donovan Edwards (Michigan) — 34.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 11 rec · 67.0 yds -0.20 EPA
Elijah Spencer (Minnesota) — 6 rec · 67.0 yds +0.26 EPA
Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 6 rec · 58.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Alex Orji	Michigan	16	62.5%	83	1	+0.07	+1.04
Max Brosmer	Minnesota	39	71.8%	249	1	-0.01	-0.27
incomplete	Michigan	5	0.0%	0	0	-1.16	-5.82
incomplete	Minnesota	9	0.0%	0	0	-0.87	-7.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Michigan
Plays	69	63
EPA / play	-0.093	-0.100
Total EPA	-6.45	-6.27
Success rate	37.7%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.169	-0.227
Rush EPA / play	+0.079	-0.036
Yards	309	236

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	6	9	-2.38	Punt
Q1	Michigan	11	79	+5.49	Rush TD
Q1	Minnesota	7	43	-0.02	Missed FG
Q1	Michigan	3	9	-1.55	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	4	7	-2.40	Punt
Q2	Michigan	4	10	-2.61	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	2	4	-4.55	Fumble
Q2	Michigan	2	15	+1.41	Ended
Q2	Michigan	1	1	+0.67	Rush TD
Q2	Minnesota	3	5	-2.35	Punt
Q2	Michigan	3	1	-2.22	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	3	-11	-2.92	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	1	0	-4.42	Interception
Q2	Michigan	4	7	+0.80	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	9	82	+0.14	Ended
Q3	Michigan	12	40	-0.05	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Brosmer pass intercepted (-4.42 EPA)
Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Punt for 60 yards (-4.24 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Brosmer to Nick Kallerup — Pass Incompletion (14 yards) (+4.15 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Brosmer pass to Daniel Jackson for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.93 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Punt (-3.61 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Fumble (-3.48 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Alex Orji pass intercepted (-3.44 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Alex Orji rushes for 15 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (27–24) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Alex Orji (Michigan) — 83.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Minnesota at -0.093 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Minnesota Golden Gophers 24, Michigan Wolverines 27 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 24–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628497.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Alex Orji (Michigan) led passers with 83.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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