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Game recap: TCU 30, Gophers 7

September 14, 2014 at 3:24AM

TCU Football head shots and group shots photographed in the Sam Baugh Indoor Practice Facility on the TCU campus in Fort Worth, Texas on August 10, 2014. Photos by Michael Clements (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Offensive MVP

Josh Doctson, TCU

He had six catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns, including a spectacular one-handed catch in the corner of the end zone.

Defensive MVP

Paul Dawson, TCU

The senior linebacker had 15 tackles, including four tackles for a loss, leading a stifling effort for the Horned Frogs.

By the numbers

-1 Rushing yards for the Gophers in the first quarter.

2.7 David Cobb's average yards per carry.

5 Turnovers for the Gophers, including four by Mitch Leidner.

12 Completions for Leidner in 26 passing attempts.

427 Yards gained by TCU, compared to 268 for the Gophers.

34:25 Time of possession for the Gophers, compared to 25:35 for TCU.

13 Touchbacks in 15 kickoffs this season for Gophers freshman Ryan Santoso.

2 Touchdown catches this year for Gophers tight end Maxx Williams.

JOE CHRISTENSEN

TCU Football head shots and group shots photographed in the Sam Baugh Indoor Practice Facility on the TCU campus in Fort Worth, Texas on August 10, 2014. Photos by Michael Clements (The Minnesota Star Tribune)