Offensive mvp
Philip Nelson, Gophers
The sophomore QB got his first start since Sept. 28 and completed 16 of 23 passes for a career-high 298 yards and four TDs.
defensive MVP
Aaron Hill, Gophers
The senior linebacker had five tackles and recovered the fumble that sealed the victory with 14 seconds remaining.
By the NUMBERS
1 Gophers turnovers in the past three games, all victories.
3 Times the Gophers recovered their own fumbles on their second-quarter scoring drive.
573 Total yards for the Gophers, a season high.
38:02 Possession time for the Gophers, an edge of more than 16 minutes.
JOE CHRISTENSEN
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