Northwestern State Demons 0–66 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2025

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Northwestern State Demons 66– in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Northwestern State Demons , Minnesota Golden Gophers 66.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers dominated Northwestern State Demons 66–0 in Week 2 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 129.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.79 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Grant Washington — 110.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Kolbe Burrell — 2 rec, 4.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota (+0.168/play) vs Northwestern State (-1.011/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern State Demons	12	0	0	0
Minnesota Golden Gophers	18	21	6	0	66

Scoring Map

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

NWSTNorthwestern State Demons

OPP EZ

+3OPP 10

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northwestern State
Q1TD
AJAbram Johnston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Abram Johnston — Interception returned for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q1TD
ATA.J. Turner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
A.J. Turner rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q1TD
LBLe'Meke Brockington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Le'Meke Brockington rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q1TD
DLDrake Lindsey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Drake Lindsey rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Northwestern State
Q1TD
AJAbram Johnston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q2TD
JTJavon Tracy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Drake Lindsey pass to Javon Tracy for a touchdown (45 yards)
Minnesota
Q2TD
CDCam Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Cam Davis rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q2TD
FIFame Ijeboi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Max Shikenjanski pass to Fame Ijeboi for a touchdown (22 yards)
Minnesota
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
12-39
Field goal good from 27 yards
Minnesota
Q3TD
MSMax Shikenjanski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-45
Max Shikenjanski rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 129.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.79 EPA/play +7.14 EPA
Max Shikenjanski (Minnesota) — 72.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +1.11 EPA
Eli Anderson (Northwestern State) — 13.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +0.30 EPA

Rushing

Grant Washington (Minnesota) — 110.0 yds -0.24 EPA
Fame Ijeboi (Minnesota) — 47.0 yds +0.20 EPA
A.J. Turner (Minnesota) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA

Receiving

Kolbe Burrell (Northwestern State) — 2 rec · 4.0 yds -0.71 EPA
Kenric Lanier II (Minnesota) — 2 rec · 59.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Cam Davis (Minnesota) — 3 rec · 30.0 yds +0.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drake Lindsey	Minnesota	9	88.9%	129	1	+0.79	+7.14
Max Shikenjanski	Minnesota	6	66.7%	72	1	+0.19	+1.11
Eli Anderson	Northwestern State	4	75.0%	13	0	+0.07	+0.30
Dylan Wittke	Minnesota	3	33.3%	7	0	-0.53	-1.59
Abram Johnston	Northwestern State	13	38.5%	30	1	-1.99	-25.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern State	Minnesota
Plays	37	61
EPA / play	-1.011	+0.168
Total EPA	-37.41	+10.24
Success rate	8.1%	70.5%
Pass EPA / play	-1.502	+0.370
Rush EPA / play	-0.594	+0.083
Yards	71	454

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern State	1	29	-7.84	Touchdown
Q1	Northwestern State	3	1	-3.10	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	7	50	+3.70	Rush TD
Q1	Northwestern State	3	-12	-3.97	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	7	44	+2.98	Rush TD
Q1	Northwestern State	3	1	-2.88	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	4	41	+2.58	Rush TD
Q1	Northwestern State	2	0	-6.42	Touchdown
Q1	Northwestern State	3	2	-2.52	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	4	67	+3.46	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern State	1	0	-3.57	Interception
Q2	Minnesota	3	19	+1.55	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern State	3	7	-1.42	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	5	53	+3.07	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern State	2	4	-2.59	Fumble
Q2	Minnesota	3	-3	-2.70	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Northwestern State Demons · Abram Johnston — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.84 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern State Demons · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-5.55 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern State Demons · Abram Johnston pass intercepted (-3.57 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Grant Washington rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.47 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Shikenjanski pass to Fame Ijeboi for a touchdown (22 yards) (+2.58 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Drake Lindsey pass to Javon Tracy for a touchdown (45 yards) (+2.5 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern State Demons · Fumble (-2.29 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern State Demons · Punt (+2.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (66–) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 129.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Minnesota at 0.168 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Northwestern State Demons 0, Minnesota Golden Gophers 66 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northwestern State Demons vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 0–66.

Where can I find the Northwestern State Demons vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752813.

Who led Northwestern State Demons vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) led passers with 129.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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