The Golden Gophers closed out their non-conference schedule with a 34-3 victory over the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders, who were without starting quarterback Brent Stockstill. Minnesota has a bye week before opening up conference play at home against Maryland, but before we turn our attention to the Big Ten, let’s break down how the Gophers fared against the Blue Raiders on Saturday.
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Kobe McCrary. With Shannon Brooks held out and Rodney Smith MIA after getting his bell rung before halftime, senior running back Kobe McCrary was forced to carry the load, and he made the most of it.