offensive mvp
Philip Nelson, Gophers
The sophomore quarterback dinged his right shoulder midway through the third quarter but stayed in the game, finishing with 15 carries for a career-high 122 rushing yards. He also completed eight of 15 passes for 127 yards.
defensive mvp
Aaron Hill, Gophers
The senior linebacker led the team with 10 tackles and returned a fumble 50 yards for a touchdown. The defense held New Mexico State to one first down on its first five possessions and came up with two fourth-down stops when the game was still within reach in the second half.
by the numbers
148 Rushing yards for Rodrick Williams, a career high.
65 Yards on Marcus Jones' punt return for a touchdown.
342 Rushing yards for the Gophers, who held the Aggies to 103 on the ground.
JOE CHRISTENSEN
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Sports
All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without injured All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard when their playoff series resumes Sunday night at Indiana.
Sports
Arsenal survives scare at Tottenham and extends lead to 4 points ahead of Man City's game at Forest
Arsenal survived a late scare at Tottenham to stay ahead in the race for the Premier League title on Sunday.
Sports
Lyon to face Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final after ousting PSG
Lyon will play Barcelona in the final of the Women's Champions League after beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the semifinal second leg and 5-3 on aggregate.
Sports
NBA Playoffs 2024: Lakers stay alive, while Celtics, Magic and Thunder all win easily
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are still alive. And the Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics were all rolling.
Sports
Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus gave the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony a huge Minnesota feel.