Location: Qualcomm Stadium | San Diego
Minnesota
Best moment: With speculation continuing to swirl about whether Tracy Claeys had earned a more secure contract, quarterback Mitch Leidner effectively locked it up for Claeys with a fourth-quarter touchdown run to pull away from Northwestern for Minnesota’s eighth win. Minnesota's 8-4 record record offers some evidence that Claeys is capable of leading the Gophers into the future and building on Jerry Kill’s fine work.