Shortell rallies Minnesota past Western Michigan 28-23

Published 9:20 am Monday, September 17, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS — An injury to MarQueis Gray was arguably the last development Minnesota could afford this season.

Well, Gray got hurt, and the quarterback change was just what the Gophers needed to get going.

Max Shortell replaced Gray and passed for 188 yards and three touchdowns, helping Minnesota overcome a sluggish start to beat Western Michigan 28-23 on Saturday.

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