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
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