by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL)
When your team is placed within difficult situations, you have to find a way to win. In high leverage moments, top-tier players must step up, make plays and rally the team. If you’re making mistakes on the road, it becomes even more critical.
During Saturday’s dramatic 38-35 overtime win, the Gophers committed key penalties and turnovers. Three third down penalties kept Fresno State drives alive and pulled the Bulldogs within striking distance. Not to mention, Minnesota had five fumbles (three lost), each of which changed the game’s landscape. Despite all of those mistakes, they found a way to make winning plays when they needed it most.