A 3-0 lead was all the Gophers needed as they cruised past the Spartans behind Carr and Robbins.

Marcus Carr was named the Co-Big Ten Player of the week and the Gophers cracked the top 25 for the first time in three years.

Marcus Carr and Brandon Johnson were unconscious from deep and propelled the Gophers to an overtime upset over Iowa.

Minnesota only shot 32.2% in Wednesday’s matchup against No. 19 Indiana, as the Gophers were unable to overcome the preseason favorite to win the conference.

Nebraska-transfer Kayla Mershon is set to join Gophers, after being ruled eligible Tuesday.

Minnesota’s season will conclude with a 20-17 loss to Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium.

Mistakes at inopportune times cost Minnesota a chance at the Axe.

In a game of both teams throwing punches, it was Wisconsin who did just enough to secure the win and keep Paul Bunyan’s Axe in Madison.

The Gophers lost the battle on just about every front, and that is not a recipe for success against the No. 13 team in the nation.

Playing only six games, Ibrahim leads the conference in rushing yards, touchdowns and yards from scrimmage.