Rutgers Scarlet Knights 28–31 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31–28 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 28, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers edged Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31–28 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 328.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.44 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Antwan Raymond — 171.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: DT Sheffield — 5 rec, 74.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota (+0.204/play) vs Rutgers (+0.058/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	6	12	0	6	28
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	12	9	6	31

Scoring Map

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

RUTGRutgers Scarlet Knights

+3OPP 9

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Rutgers
Q1TD
DSDT Sheffield
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to DT Sheffield for a touchdown (4 yards)
Rutgers
Q2TD
KDKJ Duff
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Athan Kaliakmanis pass to KJ Duff for a touchdown (14 yards)
Minnesota
Q2TD
FIFame Ijeboi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Fame Ijeboi rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q2TD
LBLe'Meke Brockington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Drake Lindsey pass to Le'Meke Brockington for a touchdown (8 yards)
Rutgers
Q2TD
ARAntwan Raymond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Antwan Raymond rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q3TD
JSJalen Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Drake Lindsey pass to Jalen Smith for a touchdown (9 yards)
Minnesota
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 26 yards
Rutgers
Q4TD
ARAntwan Raymond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Antwan Raymond rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q4TD
JTJavon Tracy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Drake Lindsey pass to Javon Tracy for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 328.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +19.89 EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) — 214.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -4.89 EPA

Rushing

Antwan Raymond (Rutgers) — 171.0 yds · 2 TD +0.45 EPA
Fame Ijeboi (Minnesota) — 37.0 yds · 1 TD -0.34 EPA
Samuel Brown V (Rutgers) — 12.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

DT Sheffield (Rutgers) — 5 rec · 74.0 yds +0.54 EPA
KJ Duff (Rutgers) — 6 rec · 94.0 yds +0.84 EPA
Javon Tracy (Minnesota) — 6 rec · 54.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drake Lindsey	Minnesota	45	68.9%	328	3	+0.44	+19.89
Athan Kaliakmanis	Rutgers	41	48.8%	214	2	-0.12	-4.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rutgers	Minnesota
Plays	75	61
EPA / play	+0.058	+0.204
Total EPA	+4.34	+12.44
Success rate	50.7%	52.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.119	+0.442
Rush EPA / play	+0.271	-0.466
Yards	413	370

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Rutgers	9	71	+2.28	Missed FG
Q1	Minnesota	3	9	-0.91	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	8	62	-5.62	Pass TD
Q1	Minnesota	5	17	-1.39	Punt
Q1	Rutgers	12	68	+4.78	Pass TD
Q2	Minnesota	4	81	+5.84	Rush TD
Q2	Rutgers	2	4	-0.99	Ended
Q2	Minnesota	1	8	+1.93	Pass TD
Q2	Rutgers	4	3	-2.39	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	3	0	-2.27	Punt
Q2	Rutgers	3	-2	-2.07	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	7	21	-3.04	Ended
Q2	Rutgers	7	63	+5.82	Rush TD
Q2	Minnesota	13	85	+7.58	Pass TD
Q3	Rutgers	4	7	-3.10	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	14	75	+2.08	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Fumble (-10.43 EPA)
Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Drake Lindsey pass to Jalen Smith for 78 yards (1st & 10) (+6.07 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Uncategorized (no gain) (+4.55 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Antwan Raymond rushes for 23 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.71 EPA)
Q2 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Athan Kaliakmanis pass to KJ Duff for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.43 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Fame Ijeboi rushes for a loss of 3 yards (3rd & 1) (-3.02 EPA)
Q4 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Antwan Raymond rushes for 20 yards (3rd & 15) (+2.58 EPA)
Q1 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights · Field goal missed (-2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (31–28) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 328.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Minnesota at 0.204 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 Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 28, Minnesota Golden Gophers 31 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 28–31.

Where can I find the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752849.

Who led Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) led passers with 328.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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