Minneapolis, MN
Sep 14, 2024
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers, fresh off a strong start to the season, blanked the Nevada Wolf Pack 27-0 in a dominant performance at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Gophers demonstrated their prowess on both sides of the ball, which commenced early in the game with Dragan Kesich's impressive 52-yard field goal. Kesich, who had previously earned the title of Big Ten Kicker of the Year, extended Minnesota's lead with another field goal to set the tone for the afternoon.
Max Brosmer orchestrated a well-balanced offensive attack, completing 16 passes on 26 attempts for 191 yards. The standout performer was Darius Taylor, who accumulated 124 rushing yards, scored two rushing touchdowns, and caught a 10-yard touchdown pass. The defensive unit, featuring key plays like Kerry Brown's first-quarter interception and Danny Striggow's sack, kept Nevada's offense stymied and preserved the shutout, marking back-to-back shutout victories for Minnesota this season.
Dragan Kesich (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Dragan Kesich kicked a pivotal 52-yard field goal, showcasing his leg strength and giving Minnesota an early 3-0 lead.
Dragan Kesich (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Kesich, capitalizing on Minnesota's offensive effort, kicked a crucial 21-yard field goal to extend the lead to 6-0.
Max Brosmer (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Max Brosmer connected with Darius Taylor on a precise 10-yard touchdown pass, pushing the lead to 13-0 and demonstrating Minnesota's offensive versatility.
Darius Taylor (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Taylor navigated through Nevada's defense for a 4-yard rushing touchdown, extending Minnesota's lead to 20-0 just before halftime.
Darius Taylor (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Taylor broke free for an 80-yard touchdown run, a breathtaking play that effectively sealed the game at 27-0.
Danny Striggow (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Striggow's key sack on Nevada QB Brendon Lewis resulted in a significant loss, highlighting Minnesota's defensive dominance.
Kerry Brown (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Brown intercepted a pass from Nevada's Brendon Lewis, halting a promising drive and exemplifying Minnesota's defensive prowess.
Keyshawn Cobb (Nevada Wolf Pack)
Keyshawn Cobb intercepted a pass in the end zone, showcasing Nevada's red-zone defense despite their struggles throughout the game.
Darius Taylor (Minnesota Golden Gophers, RB)
Taylor dazzled with 124 rushing yards on 11 attempts, including an electrifying 80-yard touchdown run. Additionally, he caught a 10-yard touchdown pass, contributing three touchdowns and showcasing his versatility.
Dragan Kesich (Minnesota Golden Gophers, K)
Kesich was instrumental in Minnesota's scoring, making crucial field goals from 52 and 21 yards. His performance provided an early cushion and set the momentum for the team's dominance.
Max Brosmer (Minnesota Golden Gophers, QB)
Orchestrated the offense efficiently by completing 16 out of 26 passes for 191 yards and connected with Darius Taylor for a 10-yard touchdown pass, further demonstrating his command and accuracy.
Danny Striggow (Minnesota Golden Gophers, DL)
Contributed significantly to the defensive stronghold with a critical sack on Nevada QB Brendon Lewis, stalling their offensive drive and setting the tone for Minnesota's defensive performance.
Kerry Brown (Minnesota Golden Gophers, DB)
Brown's interception in the first quarter thwarted a promising Nevada drive, exemplifying Minnesota's opportunistic defense and helping maintain their shutout streak.
Keyshawn Cobb (Nevada Wolf Pack, S)
Despite the overall team struggles, Cobb's interception in the end zone displayed Nevada's defensive resilience, preventing a Minnesota scoring opportunity.
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