Offensive MVP
David Cobb, Gophers
He had 34 carries for 207 yards and two touchdowns, giving the Gophers a go-to guy with Chris Streveler making his first career start at quarterback.
Defensive MVP
Damien Wilson, Gophers
He entered as the Big Ten's leading tackler, and added nine tackles in this one. He also forced a fumble and recovered it himself at Minnesota's 7-yard line.
By the numbers
2 Passing attempts for the Gophers in the first half, with zero completions.