OFFENSIVE MVP
Kobe McCrary, Gophers
With Shannon Brooks out for the game and Rodney Smith out after halftime, the senior carried the load by rushing 23 times for 107 yards and three touchdowns.
DEFENSIVE MVP
Jacob Huff, Gophers
The junior safety made the game's biggest play, a 67-yard interception return in the second quarter that stretched the Gophers' lead to 20-3. Huff also had four tackles, one for a loss, and one pass breakup.
BY THE NUMBERS
67 Yards on Huff's second-quarter interception return. It was the ninth longest in Gophers history.
3 Points allowed by the Gophers, their fewest in TCF Bank history.
3 Consecutive second-half shutouts for Minnesota.
9 Tackles by Gophers linebacker Thomas Barber, who also intercepted a pass.
Randy Johnson
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Twins
Five home runs, including two by Julien, power Twins past White Sox
The Twins won their fourth in a row, which is one more than the White Sox have won in their first 25 games this season. Minnesota hit back-to-back home runs twice.
Twins
Twins' Farmer is very ready for 3-for-45 batting slump to end
Whether it's superstition or Bible verses, he'll try anything, but the Twins infielder also knows firsthand life could be worse.
Sports
Elias Díaz gets key hit as the Rockies rally for a wild 10-9 victory over the Padres
Elias Díaz capped Colorado's six-run eighth inning with a tiebreaking RBI double, and the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 10-9 on Thursday.
Local
Rare and fatal brain disease in two deer hunters heightens concerns about CWD
A team of researchers said the cases hint at a potential contamination from infected venison. CDC says link is unlikely.
Wolves
Souhan: In 7 possessions, Wolves' defense reaches new level
Here's how the Wolves shut down the Suns at the beginning of Game 2, a combination of preparation, anticipation and effort that needs to continue as the playoff series shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 on Friday.