Sep 12, 2015 at 7:47p ET
Sep 12, 2015 at 7:47p ET
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) Defensive tackle Scott Ekpe stripped running back Dalyn Dawkins on the first play of overtime and Ryan Santoso kicked an 18-yard field goal, giving Minnesota a 23-20 win over Colorado State on Saturday.
It took extra time for the Gophers (1-1) to get acclimated to the altitude and shake off both their tough loss to TCU in their opener and the scrappy Rams who were playing without their superstar receiver.
The game was dominated by defense until the final minute of regulation.