Video: Watch Shannon Brooks' two long touchdown runs

November 23, 2015 at 4:16PM
Gophers running back Shannon Brooks (27) ran the ball for a 75-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter against Illinois.
Gophers running back Shannon Brooks (27) ran the ball for a 75-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter against Illinois. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Freshman Shannon Brooks gave Minnesota the lead on a long touchdown run and scored the final touchdown on a longer one. Take a look at the video.

This 38-yard run gave Minnesota a 14-10 lead in the second quarter.

This 75-yard run late in the fourth quarter, combined with a two-point conversion by Mitch Leidner, gave the Gophers their final points in the 32-23 victory.

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