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.
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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