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Miami-OH RedHawks vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Wrap - Minnesota Wins 31-26

Trey Potts ran for 178 yards as Minnesota handled Miami-OH by a score of 31-26 on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

Minnesota won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -18.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 55.0.

Trey Potts rushed for 178 yards, while Tanner Morgan added 4 yards in the win. Dylan Wright and Daniel Jackson added 73 and 30 receiving yards respectively.

Brett Gabbert rushed for 27 yards for Miami-OH, while Kenny Tracy added 22 yards. Brett Gabbert threw for 201 yards for the RedHawks, while receivers Jack Sorenson and Jack Coldiron had 97 and 67 yards respectively.

Miami-OH outgained Minnesota 341-287 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-19 by the RedHawks.

The time of possession battle favored Minnesota as their offense was on the field for 32:36, longer than the 27:24 of their opponents.

Minnesota heads into a Week 3 battle against Colorado. Miami-OH, meanwhile, will have their next action against LIU.