Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2025 Week 14 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Wisconsin Badgers 17–7 in Week 14, 2025. Final score: Wisconsin Badgers 7, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wisconsin Badgers	0	6	0	0	7
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	9	6	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Lindsey (Minnesota) — 13.0 yds · +0.29 EPA/play +1.18 EPA
• ) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 C.Smith (Wisconsin) — 16.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -0.64 EPA
• #5 D.Lindsey (Minnesota) — 5.0 yds · -0.36 EPA/play -0.72 EPA

Receiving

• #1 D.Taylor caught at 40 (Minnesota) — 2 rec · 6.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• #8 V.Anthony II caught at 50 (Wisconsin) — 1 rec · 67.0 yds +4.22 EPA
• #86 L.Mason caught at 31 (Wisconsin) — 1 rec · 26.0 yds +1.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Lindsey	Minnesota	4	75.0%	13	0	+0.29	+1.18
) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 C.Smith	Wisconsin	4	50.0%	16	0	-0.16	-0.64
#5 D.Lindsey	Minnesota	2	100.0%	5	0	-0.36	-0.72
No Huddle #5 D.Lindsey	Minnesota	2	50.0%	2	0	-0.70	-1.41
o Huddle-Shotgun #15 H.Simmons	Wisconsin	6	50.0%	4	0	-0.27	-1.61
Shotgun #5 C.Smith	Wisconsin	3	66.7%	3	0	-0.69	-2.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wisconsin	Minnesota
Plays	54	53
EPA / play	-0.114	-0.212
Total EPA	-6.14	-11.25
Success rate	35.2%	30.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.190	-0.309
Rush EPA / play	-0.032	-0.133
Yards	345	210

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	10	30	-4.50	Punt
Q1	Wisconsin	4	14	+1.11	Fumble
Q1	Minnesota	3	2	-2.80	Ended
Q1	Wisconsin	3	8	-1.69	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	11	31	-1.12	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	2	5	-0.56	Ended
Q2	Minnesota	6	20	-2.04	Field goal
Q2	Wisconsin	6	21	-1.24	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	3	55	+4.73	Rush TD
Q2	Wisconsin	7	75	+6.53	Pass TD
Q2	Minnesota	1	-1	-0.87	Ended
Q3	Wisconsin	4	19	-2.87	Interception
Q3	Minnesota	3	0	-3.67	Punt
Q3	Wisconsin	9	126	-5.17	Interception
Q3	Minnesota	3	16	+2.17	Pass TD
Q3	Wisconsin	9	37	-3.11	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Shotgun #15 H.Simmons pass intercepted (-8.11 EPA)
2. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Rushing touchdown (+5.59 EPA)
3. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Punt (-4.54 EPA)
4. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Fumble (-4.47 EPA)
5. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Shotgun #15 H.Simmons pass to #8 V.Anthony II caught at 50 for 67 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.22 EPA)
6. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Punt (-4.21 EPA)
7. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · #34 J.Acker caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (1 yard) (+3.99 EPA)
8. Q3 · Wisconsin Badgers · Shotgun #15 H.Simmons pass intercepted (-3.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (17–7) in Week 14.
• Passing edge: No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Lindsey (Minnesota) — 13.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Wisconsin at -0.114 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 Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Wisconsin Badgers 7, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17 in Week 14 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 7–17.

Where can I find the Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752918.

Who led Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

No Huddle-Shotgun #5 D.Lindsey (Minnesota) led passers with 13.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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