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Gophers claw past Ohio, 27-24

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Sep 26, 2015 at 7:30p ET

Sep 26, 2015 at 7:30p ET

Ohio safety Nathan Carpenter (35) and linebacker Blair Brown (33) tackle Gophers running back Rodney Smith at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday. The Gophers came back late to avoid an upset.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Shannon Brooks rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns -- the last a 3-yard plunge with 30 seconds remaining -- to lift Minnesota to a 27-24 victory over Ohio on Saturday.