Recap: Gophers 42, Michigan State 34

Last update: November 1, 2009 - 12:58 AM

OFFENSIVE MVP: Adam Weber, Gophers

The junior quarterback had a career day, passing for 416 yards and five touchdowns. He completed 19 of 31 passes and averaged 21.9 yards per completion.

DEFENSIVE MVP: Garrett Brown, Gophers

The defensive tackle had seven total tackles and three for loss as the Gophers held Michigan State to 10 first-half rushing yards.

TURNING POINT

With the Gophers leading 35-34, Duane Bennett hauled in the carom after tight end Nick Tow-Arnett took a wicked hit, and sprinted to the end zone to finish a 59-yard scoring play for a 42-34 lead.

BY THE NUMBERS

14 First-quarter points by the Gophers, tying a season high

505 Total offensive yards for the Gophers, their most since getting 501 vs. Wisconsin in 2007

17, 157 Penalties and yards penalized for the Gophers. Both were school records.

KENT YOUNGBLOOD

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