Chart: Riding Kirkwood's legs to victory

Donnell Kirkwood has gained at least 70 yards rushing seven times this season, including all six Gophers victories:

• UNLV (30-27 win): 13 carries, 81 yards

• New Hampshire (44-7 win): 17 carries, 71 yards, 1 TD

• Western Michigan (28-23 win): 23 carries, 110 yards

• Syracuse (17-10 win): 28 carries, 99 yards, 2 TDs

• Purdue (44-28 win): 22 carries, 134 yards