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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