Gophers running back Shannon Brooks looks back at Illinois defensive back Taylor Barton (3) as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the first half at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday. Minnesota won, 32-23, to improve to 5-6 overall.
The Minnesota Gophers promised earlier in the week that there would be no letdown Saturday against Illinois.
The Gophers backed up their promise, finishing with a flourish in a 32-23 win over the visiting Fighting Illini at TCF Bank Stadium.
Shannon Brooks helped Minnesota surge to the finish line, registering 174 rushing yards and three touchdowns.