Offensive MVP
Mitch Leidner, Gophers
In his first college start, the redshirt freshman ran for 151 yards and four touchdowns, while passing for 71 more yards. The four rushing TDs are the most for a Gophers QB since 1967 — the last year Minnesota won a Big Ten title.
Defensive MVP
De'Vondre Campbell, Gophers
Making his first Gophers start, the linebacker was tied for the team lead with six tackles (five solo). He had a forced fumble deep in Gophers' territory in the first half and also had a tackle for a loss.
By the numbers
16 Rushing touchdowns for the Gophers this season. They had 14 all of last season.
21 Tackles for San Jose State's Keith Smith.
439 Passing yards for San Jose State's David Fales.
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