instant tds
The Gophers had four TDs of 48 yards or longer on Thursday:
Offense
• Philip Nelson's 48-yard run in the second quarter.
Defense
• Briean Boddy-Calhoun's 89-yard interception return in the fourth quarter.
Special teams
•Marcus Jones' 98-yard kickoff return in the third quarter.
• Martez Shabazz's 51-yard return of a blocked field goal in the third quarter.