Offensive MVP
David Cobb, Gophers
He rushed 29 times for a career-high 220 yards, the highest total for a Gophers running back since Laurence Maroney had 258 against Wisconsin in 2005.
Defensive MVP
Damien Wilson, Gophers
The senior middle linebacker had a career-high 14 tackles, including a sack, and added an interception.
By the numbers
67 Passing yards for the Gophers, who didn't complete a pass in the second half.
13 Running backs in Gophers history who have rushed for 200 yards in a game.
3 Interceptions for the Gophers, giving them five in two games.
9 Consecutive nonconference victories for the Gophers, dating to 2011.
1 Opening-drive touchdown for the Gophers in their past 28 games.
11 Touchbacks in 13 kickoffs this season for Gophers freshman Ryan Santoso.
445 Yards gained for Middle Tennessee, compared to 351 for the Gophers.
JOE CHRISTENSEN
The Gophers played with more urgency, but it wasn’t enough to keep them from another conference sweep, and they lost LJ Mooney to injury in the process.
