Gophers-Colorado game recap

A quick look at the Gophers' latest blowout victory.

September 17, 2022 at 11:03PM

OFFENSIVE MVP: Mohamed Ibrahim, Gophers

The sixth-year senior rushed 23 times for 202 yards and three touchdowns for the fourth 200-yard game in his career. He also tied Darrell Thompson with a program-record 40 career rushing touchdowns.

DEFENSIVE MVP: Mariano Sori-Marin, Gophers

The senior linebacker had a team-high six tackles, including one for loss, and had one of his team's nine pass breakups.

BY THE NUMBERS

349-39 The Gophers' advantage in total yards in the first half, including 218-23 in rushing yards.

13-for-15 The Gophers' performance on third-down conversions. Colorado converted only 1 of 12.

12 Consecutive games of 100 yards rushing or more by Ibrahim.

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Randy Johnson

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Randy Johnson covers University of Minnesota football and college football for the Star Tribune, along with Gophers hockey and the Wild.

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