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Minnesota Football-Minnesota Defeats Colorado State 31-24

The game was much closer than it should have been, but Minnesota rode a strong rushing attack to a 31-24 win over Colorado State at TCF Bank Stadium. Minnesota is now 3-0 on the season. Rodney Smith and Shannon Brooks led the way for Minnesota accounting for almost 200 yards and three touchdowns between them. Mitch Leidner had a relatively steady game, and the defense made just enough plays to squeak by the Rams.

Positives first, the running backs on this team are great. Brooks returned from injury and had 85 yards rushing in his first game back.