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By the Numbers: Defense Dominates, Gophers Stifle Middle Tennessee 34-3

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It was another dominant defensive performance on Saturday as the Gophers topped Middle Tennessee, 34-3. A pick six, three touchdowns from Kobe McCrary, and the best helmet this season in college football were all part of Minnesota staying perfect in P.J. Fleck’s tenure.

By The Numbers

3 Points allowed, the fewest EVER by the Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium.

“Our defense created a lot of energy, purpose,” said Fleck. “They were flying around everywhere. I told our defense before they went out there, I said, ‘I want a defense that when people watch us play, they get inspired.