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By the Numbers: Gophers Remain Perfect With 31-24 Victory Over Colorado State

After a bye week, the Gophers needed a win over Colorado State to remain perfect during the non-conference schedule. Thanks to over 400 yards by the offense, the Maroon and Gold finished off the Rams, 31-24.

4 Incompletions by Mitch Leidner who went 16/20. He also added 50 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

100 Percent of the time Minnesota gets in the red zone, this season, it scores. The Gophers are 14-for-14 on trips inside the opponent's 20-yard line; 13 have resulted in touchdowns.

184 Rushing yards racked up by the duo of Shannon Brooks and Rodney Smith.