Gophers-Maryland game recap
October 16, 2016 at 1:36AM
OFFENSIVE MVP
Rodney Smith, Gophers
The sophomore's 144 rushing yards and 70-yard TD run were both career highs.
DEFENSIVE MVP
Jonathan Celestin, Gophers
He led the team with seven tackles, including his first sack of the season.
BY THE NUMBERS
229 Rushing yards for the Gophers, their fourth time over 200 this year.
10 Rushing yards Maryland gave up against Purdue two weeks ago.
82 Passing yards for the Gophers, their fewest since Oct. 10, 2015 against Purdue.
3 Turnovers for the Terrapins, giving them seven for the season.
0 Turnovers for the Gophers, who had three in last weekend's loss against Iowa.
119-38 Maryland's first-half scoring margin, entering the game.
130 Rushing yards for Maryland, just below the Gophers' 134.2 average.
400 Rushing yards for Maryland two weeks ago against Purdue.
JOE CHRISTENSEN
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Penn State, a winner by 56 against the U last season, is next up in the now-brawnier conference.
