Minnesota Golden Gophers 14–27 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 27–14 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 14, California Golden Bears 27.

Game summary

California Golden Bears beat Minnesota Golden Gophers 27–14 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 179.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.02 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Fame Ijeboi — 85.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Le'Meke Brockington — 8 rec, 91.0 yds.
EPA edge: California (-0.065/play) vs Minnesota (-0.084/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	6	6	0	14
California Golden Bears	6	3	6	9	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

OPP EZ

+3OPP 28

OPP EZ

+3OPP 21

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

California
Q1TD
JDJacob De Jesus
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to Jacob De Jesus for a touchdown (3 yards)
Minnesota
Q2TD
CDCam Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Cam Davis rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
California
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 45 yards
Minnesota
Q3TD
JGJameson Geers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Drake Lindsey pass to Jameson Geers for a touchdown (3 yards)
California
Q3TD
MMMason Mini
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to Mason Mini for a touchdown (9 yards)
California
Q4TD
JKJordan King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to Jordan King for a touchdown (2 yards)
California
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
12-24
Field goal good from 38 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 179.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.90 EPA
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (California) — 280.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.06 EPA
Koi Perich (Minnesota) — -9.0 yds · -2.20 EPA/play -2.20 EPA

Rushing

Fame Ijeboi (Minnesota) — 85.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Cam Davis (Minnesota) — 44.0 yds · 1 TD -0.32 EPA
Kendrick Raphael (California) — 42.0 yds -0.26 EPA

Receiving

Le'Meke Brockington (Minnesota) — 8 rec · 91.0 yds +0.69 EPA
Jacob De Jesus (California) — 8 rec · 44.0 yds -0.56 EPA
Trond Grizzell (California) — 4 rec · 90.0 yds +0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drake Lindsey	Minnesota	37	51.4%	179	1	+0.02	+0.90
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele	California	45	57.8%	280	3	-0.00	-0.06
Koi Perich	Minnesota	1	0.0%	-9	0	-2.20	-2.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	California
Plays	73	66
EPA / play	-0.084	-0.065
Total EPA	-6.11	-4.27
Success rate	35.6%	42.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.034	-0.001
Rush EPA / play	-0.137	-0.200
Yards	314	365

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	California	5	22	-1.49	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	5	23	-1.45	Punt
Q1	California	7	36	-0.30	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	3	7	-1.31	Punt
Q1	California	7	62	+4.75	Pass TD
Q1	Minnesota	4	-12	-5.48	Punt
Q1	California	6	17	-2.77	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	7	56	+1.06	Punt
Q2	California	5	64	-1.01	Ended
Q2	Minnesota	16	74	+6.43	Rush TD
Q2	California	4	48	-0.49	Field goal
Q3	Minnesota	7	24	-2.99	Interception
Q3	California	3	-16	-5.04	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	10	64	+4.03	Pass TD
Q3	California	10	75	+5.02	Pass TD
Q3	Minnesota	11	46	+0.07	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · California Golden Bears · Punt for 45 yards (-4.53 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Drake Lindsey pass to Jameson Geers for 9 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.58 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Drake Lindsey to Javon Tracy — Pass Incompletion (14 yards) (+3.45 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to Jaiven Plummer for 51 yards (1st & 10) (+3.38 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to Mason Mini for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.26 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Drake Lindsey to Jalen Smith Minnesota — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 15 yards) (-3.21 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to Jordan King for 16 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.16 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele sacked for a loss of 16 yards (1st & 10) (-3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (27–14) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 179.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: California at -0.065 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Minnesota Golden Gophers vs California Golden Bears?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 14, California Golden Bears 27 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 14–27.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs California Golden Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752840.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) led passers with 179.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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