GAME RECAP
Offensive mvp
Chris Strevler
He had a 64-yard touchdown run and completed 11 of 20 passes for 73 yards.
defensive mvp
Cody Poock
He had a game-high 17 tackles, including 1½ tackles for loss.
By the NUMBERS
2 Sacks for junior defensive end Hank Ekpe.
12 Tackles for sophomore linebacker Jonathan Celestin.
1 Turnover in about 100 plays for the Gophers.
JOE CHRISTENSEN
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