Gophers-Michigan game recap

November 1, 2015 at 5:46AM
The last play was stopped short of the goal line.
The last play was stopped short of the goal line. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Offensive MVP

Jehu Chesson, Michigan

The senior receiver had two touchdown catches, including the game-winner.

Defensive MVP

De'Vondre Campbell, Gophers

The senior linebacker had a game-high 13 tackles, including a tackle for a loss.

By the numbers

461 Yards allowed by Michigan, 250 more than its nation-leading average.

6.8 Yards per play gained by the Gophers, compared to 4.9 for Michigan.

317 Career-high passing yards passing for Mitch Leidner.

111 Career-high receiving yards for Brandon Lingen.

255 Yards for the Gophers at halftime.

2-0 Turnover battle, which was won by the Gophers.

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50,789 Saturday's attendance, the first non-sellout of the season for the Gophers.

13 Total first-quarter points scored by the Gophers through eight games, including three Saturday.

JOE CHRISTENSEN

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