Offensive MVP
Gophers-Michigan State game recap
A look back at Saturday afternoon's Big Ten opener
September 25, 2022 at 12:03AM
Tanner Morgan, Gophers
The sixth-year senior quarterback completed 23 of 26 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns. Morgan led scoring drives of 75 and 77 yards in the first quarter, completing nine of 10 passes for 111 yards.
Defensive MVP
Justin Walley, Gophers
The sophomore cornerback intercepted a pass in the first quarter, recovered a Spartans fumble at the Minnesota 10-yard line in the third and finished with three solo tackles, including an open-field third-down stop.
By the numbers
169-1 The Gophers' advantage in total yards in the first quarter.
74 Offensive plays run by the Gophers, who held the ball for 42 minutes, 29 seconds.
10-for-12 Third-down performance by the Gophers offense, which leads the nation in that category.
6-for-8 Third-down stops by the Gophers defense, which leads the nation in that category.
A former Gophers player, Taylor Landfair, helped the No. 2 Huskers hand No.16 Minnesota its third consecutive loss.
