GopherHole.com · Apr 13, 2018
Spring Game Takeaways as Gold defeats Maroon, 24-20
The Gophers held their annual Spring Game on Thursday as weather pushed the start time ahead two days. Team Gold took on Team Maroon as the Gophers simulated a live game in front of a crowd at TCF Bank Stadium. Quarterback Tanner Morgan led the way, completing 18 of his 28 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Rodney Smith added a pair of touchdowns, stealing the show in the first half. Through the air, Tyler Johnson showed off his improved route running, grabbing two touchdowns, including an acrobatic one-handed score. The Gold team defeated the Maroon squad 24-20 in this season’s first live scrimmage.
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