Overview

• The Gophers improved to 3-1 (1-0 Big Ten) by erasing a 14-0 hole behind a controlled short passing game.
• With 6:24 left, Lindsay went 6-for-7 for 72 yards and found Javon Tracy for a 4-yard touchdown to take the lead.
• Rutgers advanced to the Minnesota 26 before a shotgun snap miscommunication lost 15 yards, then Dane Pizzaro pushed a 56-yard try wide right.
• Ex-Minnesota starter Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns in his return, and Antwan Raymond rushed for a career-best 161 yards with two scores.
• Minnesota managed 35 rushing yards without its top two backs as its defense produced seven sacks and 11 tackles for loss, highlighted by Kerry Brown’s interception that set up a touchdown.