Minnesota runs to 24-17 win over Middle Tennessee
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Duane Bennett rushed for a career-high 187 yards and Jon Hoese scored three touchdowns just days after deciding to make the trip to lead Minnesota to a grinding season-opening 24-17 win over Middle Tennessee on Thursday night.
Bennett becomes the first 100-yard rusher for the Gophers since 2008 and dominated the Blue Raiders over Minnesota's two game-clinching drives. He rushed for 64 yards as the Gophers held the ball for 15:41 on their way to a field goal and Hoese's 1-yard dive with 3:09 left.
Hoese's father had a severe stroke last week and the fullback didn't decide to join Minnesota on the trip until early this week. He kept coming up with big plays, including a fumble recovery on the kickoff after his final touchdown that iced the victory.
Bennett's rushing total is the most for Minnesota since 2006. He opened the game with a 32-yard run and never let up.
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