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.
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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