Game recap
Gophers-Northwestern game recap: Mohamed Ibrahim, U defense rule the day
Mohamed Ibrahim surpassed 100 rushing yards for the 18th consecutive game in Minnesota's 31-3 victory over Northwestern.
November 13, 2022 at 12:44AM
Offensive MVP
Mohamed Ibrahim, Gophers
The sixth-year senior running back was his usual dominant self, rushing 36 times for 178 yards and three touchdowns. He moved past former teammate Rodney Smith for second place on the Gophers' career rushing list with 4,264 yards. Ibrahim also surpassed 100 rushing yards for the 18th consecutive game, the longest streak since 2000. His 51 rushing TDs rank sixth in Big Ten history.
Defensive MVP
Terell Smith, Gophers
The cornerback made three tackles, including two solo and 1.5 for loss, as the Gophers limited the Wildcats to one field goal. Smith teamed with Jordan Howden to drop Northwestern running back Evan Hull for a 2-yard loss on fourth-and-1 from the Minnesota 16-yard line in the first quarter.
By the numbers
3 Points surrendered by the Gophers defense in the past seven quarters.
13 Points allowed by the Gophers defense in the past three games.
40:22 Time of possession for the Gophers, including 32:21 in the final three quarters.
Big Ten football picks: No. 2 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana to play one for playoff position
Unless it’s a blowout, Cinderella (aka the Hoosiers) stands a chance to make the College Football Playoff field even with a loss.
