Recap: Iowa 14, Gophers 7

October 9, 2016 at 3:26AM

GAME RECAP

OFFENSIVE MVP

Akrum Wadley, Iowa

He rushed for 107 yards, including the game-winning 54-yard touchdown.

DEFENSIVE MVP

Jonathan Celestin, Gophers

The junior linebacker led all players with 13 tackles and added a pass breakup.

BY THE NUMBERS

75 Passing yards for Mitch Leidner on the game's final drive.

91 Passing yards for Leidner on Minnesota's previous 13 drives.

12 Times Leidner targeted Drew Wolitarsky, who had five receptions.

20 First-half points allowed by the Gophers in the past four games, combined.

142 Passing yards for C.J. Beathard, a season low.

3 Turnovers for the Gophers, doubling their season total.

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8 Penalties for the Gophers, giving them 43 for the season.

5-6 The Gophers' record since Tracy Claeys replaced Jerry Kill as head coach.

JOE CHRISTENSEN

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