Minnesota Golden Gophers 35–38 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2025

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 38–35 in Week 13, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 35, Northwestern Wildcats 38.

Game summary

Northwestern Wildcats edged Minnesota Golden Gophers 38–35 in Week 13 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #8 P.Stone (Northwestern) — 299.0 pass yds, +0.79 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #11 J.Tracy caught at NU — 4 rec, 87.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northwestern (+0.388/play) vs Minnesota (+0.247/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	18	6	6	35
Northwestern Wildcats	9	3	12	9	38

Scoring Map

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

+3

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northwestern
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Northwestern
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 34 yards
Minnesota
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Rushing touchdown
Northwestern
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
6-12
Field goal good from 35 yards
Minnesota
Q2TD
#J#11 J.Tracy caught at NU
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
#11 J.Tracy caught at NU catch for a touchdown (5 yards)
Minnesota
Q2TD
#J#11 J.Tracy caught at NU
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
#11 J.Tracy caught at NU catch for a touchdown (24 yards)
Minnesota
Q3TD
#J#11 J.Tracy caught at NU
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
#11 J.Tracy caught at NU catch for a touchdown (28 yards)
Northwestern
Q3TD
#G#17 G.Wilde caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
#17 G.Wilde caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (4 yards)
Northwestern
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Rushing touchdown
Northwestern
Q4TD
#C#5 C.Komolafe caught at 01
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
#5 C.Komolafe caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (2 yards)
Minnesota
Q4TD
#L#0 L.Brockington caught at NU
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
#0 L.Brockington caught at NU catch for a touchdown (8 yards)
Northwestern
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
30-33
Field goal good from 33 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #8 P.Stone (Northwestern) — 299.0 yds · +0.79 EPA/play +22.11 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Lindsey (Minnesota) — 182.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +2.15 EPA
No Huddle #5 D.Lindsey (Minnesota) — 11.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -0.27 EPA

Receiving

#11 J.Tracy caught at NU (Minnesota) — 4 rec · 87.0 yds +2.56 EPA
#17 G.Wilde caught at NU (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 42.0 yds +1.28 EPA
#0 L.Brockington caught at NU (Minnesota) — 3 rec · 34.0 yds +1.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #8 P.Stone	Northwestern	28	82.1%	299	+0.79	+22.11
No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Lindsey	Minnesota	26	57.7%	182	+0.08	+2.15
No Huddle #5 D.Lindsey	Minnesota	2	50.0%	11	-0.14	-0.27
Shotgun #2 R.Boe	Northwestern	1	0.0%	0	-0.83	-0.83
Shotgun #86 L.Albright	Northwestern	1	0.0%	-11	-2.84	-2.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	Northwestern
Plays	48	69
EPA / play	+0.247	+0.388
Total EPA	+11.83	+26.79
Success rate	50.0%	52.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.406	+0.712
Rush EPA / play	-0.073	+0.108
Yards	323	482

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	6	80	+5.50	Rush TD
Q1	Minnesota	3	3	-2.33	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	14	70	+3.05	Field goal
Q1	Minnesota	4	5	+1.33	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	9	68	+1.23	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	11	74	+4.33	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern	3	3	-0.63	Ended
Q2	Minnesota	8	62	+5.73	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern	1	3	-0.62	Ended
Q3	Minnesota	4	37	+1.06	Pass TD
Q3	Northwestern	9	86	+8.66	Pass TD
Q3	Minnesota	5	35	+0.08	Missed FG
Q3	Northwestern	7	70	+5.84	Rush TD
Q3	Minnesota	3	-2	-3.25	Punt
Q4	Northwestern	7	27	+2.40	Pass TD
Q4	Minnesota	6	75	+6.15	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · #11 J.Tracy caught at NU catch for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.97 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Fumble (-4.71 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Kickoff (+4.32 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Rushing touchdown (+4.22 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Lindsey pass to #16 M.Coleman caught at NU for 52 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.83 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Shotgun #8 P.Stone pass to #17 G.Wilde caught at 41 for 17 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.61 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Shotgun #8 P.Stone pass to #80 H.Eligon II caught at NU for 38 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.95 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rushing touchdown (+2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (38–35) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Shotgun #8 P.Stone (Northwestern) — 299.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northwestern at 0.388 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Minnesota Golden Gophers 35, Northwestern Wildcats 38 in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 35–38.

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=401752909.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Shotgun #8 P.Stone (Northwestern) led passers with 299.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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