First Quarter Recap: UNLV 3, Minnesota 0
In the first quarter, Donnell Kirkwood fought back for Minnesota. He ran for 27 yards, but the Golden Gophers trail 3-0 at the end of the first quarter.
UNLV scored when Nolan Kohorst made a 39-yard field goal to cap off a seven-play, 22-yard drive, giving the Rebels the game’s first lead. UNLV started in good field position at Minnesota’s 44-yard line when Tim Hasson intercepted MarQueis Gray’s pass.
The Rebels will start the second quarter with the ball on the Golden Gophers’ 48-yard line.
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@andygreder Andy Greder, Minneapolis
Penn State coach James Franklin on intrigue with o-line coach Matt Limegrover vs. #Gophers: "He's been nothing but complimentary" of Minn.
@VonGopher Steve J, mpls/st. paul
The #Gophers have the talent and the schedule to win the #B1G west. Like Tom Kelly said 1 game at a time. #beatpsu
@andygreder Andy Greder, Minneapolis
#Gophers coach Tracy Claeys said there's no added element to facing off against former OC Matt Limegrover, who's now Penn State o-line coach
@mjessenhoward Matt Jessen-Howard, Minneapolis
What's the move if #Gophers beat PSU? Kill liked ice cream; Claeys likes to get back home & watch other football games and eat pizza.
@GopherFootball Minnesota Football, Minneapolis, Minn.
"I like to get back, enjoy a little pizza & watch more college football." Claeys, on how he'll celebrate if the #Gophers come home with a W.
@andygreder Andy Greder, Minneapolis
#Gophers coach Tracy Clayes said he anticipates a bigger role for freshman LB Thomas Barber going forward on special teams and on defense.
@mjessenhoward Matt Jessen-Howard, Minneapolis
Claeys says Rashad Still and Brandon Lingen are still about three weeks out still from returning. #Gophers
@MHendrickson18 Mike Hendrickson, Minneapolis, MN
Claeys said he doesn’t know the extent of Coney Durr’s injury #Gophers
@mjessenhoward Matt Jessen-Howard, Minneapolis
Nate Wozniak says he's improved his body control and getting out of his breaks greatly over the last couple years. #Gophers
@MinnesotaRivals The Gopher Report, Minneapolis, MN
Mitch Leidner on stopping by the @Leidner_Island tailgate: "Dude, I love you...great to see." #Gophers
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