Statistically, Cooper Rush was at his worst in the Quick Lane Bowl. Honestly, the defensive backs for Minnesota had the receivers out-played, which led to Central Michigan's loss. Every time
"They definitely deserved to win, but we felt like we were right there and had opportunities to win the game, just didn't get it done," Bonamego said after the game.
On the first play of the game, Rodney Smith carried the ball all the way to the other side of the field with a 38-yard dash. That gave the Gophers plenty of reason to give it to him three more times before a KJ Maybe reception brought them into the red zone.