Just as in the 2014 matchup with Texas Christian, the Gophers had damaging turnovers that led to an early deficit in their 2015 season opener.
The second-ranked Horned Frogs led Minnesota 10-3 at halftime of the season opener Thursday night at TCF Bank Stadium.
Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner was stripped of the ball while dropping back to pass in the shadow of Minnesota's end zone. The turnover resulted in a TCU's touchdown, a strike from Trevone Boykin to wide receiver Josh Doctson.
Then with Gophers on the cusp of scoring, running back Rodrick Williams fumbled on the TCU 2-yard line.