StarTribune.com
UFOT090907.RECAP

Home | Sports | Gophers

Game recap: Gophers 41, Miami (Ohio) 35 (3OTs)

Last update: September 8, 2007 - 9:28 PM

Offensive MVP

Adam Weber, Gophers

The redshirt freshman quarterback completed 26 of 40 passes for 271 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for 97 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries.

Defensive MVP

Chris Shula, Miami

The linebacker finished with 11 tackles, two tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a pass breakup.

Key Stats

128 Receiving yards by Gophers sophomore Eric Decker, a career high.

830 Total receiving yards allowed by the Gophers in two games.

177 Total rushing yards by Weber in two games, the most by a Gophers quarterback in back-to-back games since Billy Cockerham had 233 in 1999.

CHIP SCOGGINS

Recent Gophers stories

Williams scores 15 points to lead Western Carolina to 73-44 victory over Binghamton - September 8, 2007
Williams scores 15 points to lead Western Carolina to 73-44 victory over Binghamton - Mike Williams scored 15 points to lead Western Carolina to a 73-44 victory over Binghamton on Tuesday night. More

Comment on this story   |   Be the first to comment   |  Hide reader comments

Subscribe
Shopping + Classifieds
Coupons and Deals

Save Your $$ With Coupons

Discounts on services, entertainment, dining, gifts, and more. Start saving!
Dog Classified

New Home Wanted

Hundreds of puppies and dogs seeking new homes. Find one now!

Win tickets to the Dec. 3 performance of "In The Heights" at Orpheum Theatre.

Vita.mn presents the Dec. 3 performance of "In The Heights" at Orpheum Theatre, and is hosting the official cast after party at First Avenue's Ritmo Caliente.

See all contests