On Saturday, Rodney Smith took the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and the Gophers never looked back. Minnesota racked up 409 rushing yards en route to a dominating 54-21 victory over Nebraska.
“For them to come out and play like they did today, that shows their courage, their strength, the process the culture and I’m proud of them for that,” said P.J. Fleck.
BY THE NUMBERS
409 Rushing yards for the Gophers. Demry Croft set Minnesota’s all-time, single-game rushing record for a QB with 183 yards, Rodney Smith ended with 134, and Kobe McCrary had 94 yards and three touchdowns.