Gophers-Rutgers game recap
By Star Tribune
October 20, 2019 at 1:47AM
Tyler Johnson, Gophers
The senior receiver made six catches for 130 yards and a 56-yard touchdown. One of his catches also featured numerous cutbacks and spinouts from tackles.
DEFENSIVE MVP
Antoine Winfield Jr., Gophers
The sophomore safety intercepted the ball twice, once returning it 33 yards for a touchdown. He also made three tackles.
BY THE NUMBERS
3 Extra points four-time cancer survivor Casey O'Brien held in his first collegiate game.
9 The Gophers' current winning streak, dating back to last season, the team's first nine-game winning streak since 1941-42.
2 Touchdowns the Gophers have given up over the past three games combined. Both touchdowns came in the fourth quarter of routs.
MEGAN RYAN
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The Gophers quarterback believed in himself, and his transfer to the U has led to a winning record this season.
