Minnesota 35 Northwestern 29
Gophers complete no passes but new head coach Cal Stoll's "veer" offense does generate 478 rushing yards. For the first time, 3 Gophers rush for 100 yards in the same game. Can you name them? Here are some hints.
a- 188 yards by a junior from Alabama who will become the first Gopher to rush for 1,000 yards in a season in 1972.
b- 157 yards by a freshman from North Dakota who will go on to a 6-year NFL career as a defensive back.
c- 133 yards by a senior quarterback from Robbinsdale,
Gophers complete no passes but new head coach Cal Stoll's "veer" offense does generate 478 rushing yards. For the first time, 3 Gophers rush for 100 yards in the same game. Can you name them? Here are some hints.
a- 188 yards by a junior from Alabama who will become the first Gopher to rush for 1,000 yards in a season in 1972.
b- 157 yards by a freshman from North Dakota who will go on to a 6-year NFL career as a defensive back.
c- 133 yards by a senior quarterback from Robbinsdale,
