Nebraska Cornhuskers 6–24 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 24–6 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 6, Minnesota Golden Gophers 24.

Game summary

Minnesota Golden Gophers rolled past Nebraska Cornhuskers 24–6 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 151.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.39 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Darius Taylor — 163.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Nyziah Hunter — 5 rec, 40.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota (+0.161/play) vs Nebraska (-0.262/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	3	3	0	0	6
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	6	6	9	24

Scoring Map

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

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 13

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Nebraska
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 33 yards
Minnesota
Q2TD
DLDrake Lindsey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Drake Lindsey rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Nebraska
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 30 yards
Minnesota
Q3TD
LBLe'Meke Brockington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Drake Lindsey pass to Le'Meke Brockington for a touchdown (20 yards)
Minnesota
Q4TD
DTDarius Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Darius Taylor rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
6-21
Field goal good from 30 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 151.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +8.25 EPA
Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) — 110.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -9.60 EPA

Rushing

Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 163.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) — 63.0 yds -0.20 EPA
Fame Ijeboi (Minnesota) — 34.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

Nyziah Hunter (Nebraska) — 5 rec · 40.0 yds -0.14 EPA
Luke Lindenmeyer (Nebraska) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +0.36 EPA
Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) — 5 rec · 37.0 yds +0.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drake Lindsey	Minnesota	21	76.2%	151	1	+0.39	+8.25
Dylan Raiola	Nebraska	33	48.5%	110	0	-0.29	-9.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Nebraska	Minnesota
Plays	53	55
EPA / play	-0.262	+0.161
Total EPA	-13.88	+8.83
Success rate	35.8%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.291	+0.393
Rush EPA / play	-0.214	+0.017
Yards	209	354

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	3	8	-1.90	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	3	1	-3.18	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	6	20	-1.68	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	11	55	-0.06	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	4	90	+7.27	Rush TD
Q2	Nebraska	3	1	-2.86	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	3	9	-1.51	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	7	80	+1.79	Field goal
Q2	Minnesota	9	27	-0.17	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	4	6	+0.39	Ended
Q3	Nebraska	7	24	-1.83	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	14	93	+5.62	Pass TD
Q3	Nebraska	3	-3	-2.99	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	6	47	+2.52	Rush TD
Q4	Nebraska	6	12	-2.20	Punt
Q4	Minnesota	7	57	-0.01	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Darius Taylor rushes for 71 yards (2nd & 7) (+5.95 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Luke Lindenmeyer for 26 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.68 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Drake Lindsey pass to Jalen Smith for 35 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.68 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.27 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola sacked for a loss of 9 yards (3rd & 9) (-2.82 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Drake Lindsey pass to Le'Meke Brockington for a touchdown (20 yards) (+2.64 EPA)
Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Quinn Clark for 43 yards (1st & 10) (+2.46 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Punt (+2.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (24–6) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) — 151.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Minnesota at 0.161 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 6, Minnesota Golden Gophers 24 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 6–24.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752872.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) led passers with 151.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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