Offensive MVP
David Cobb, RB
The senior had 233 total yards from scrimmage. He carried the Gophers on his back during a slow first half, and he had several strong runs to extend drives in the second.
Defensive MVP
De'Vondre Campbell, LB
The junior's 30-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter made it 20-7 Minnesota. It was all Gophers from there.
By the numbers
10 Mitch Leidner's career rushing touchdowns. His 10-yard rush in the second quarter tied the score 7-7.
18-0 Jerry Kill's record with the Gophers when leading at halftime. The Gophers took a 10-7 lead into the locker room.
255 Consecutive games at Michigan Stadium with a crowd over 100,000. Fans booed Saturday when the attendance was announced.
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