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Minnesota gets the win in OT against Colorado State

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Sep 12, 2015 at 7:45p ET

Sep 12, 2015 at 7:45p ET

Minnesota defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun celebrates his interception with defensive back Eric Murray.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Defensive tackle Scott Ekpe stripped running back Dalyn Dawkins on the first play of overtime and Ryan Santoso kicked an 18-yard field goal, giving Minnesota a 23-20 win over Colorado State on Saturday.

It took extra time for the Gophers (1-1) to get acclimated to the altitude and shake off both their tough loss to TCU in their opener and the scrappy Rams who were playing without their superstar receiver.