Pinnix

For Minnesota, Amir Pinnix ran for 179 yards, Bryan Cupito threw for

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But Pinnix jarred the ball loose, and it bounded into the end zone, where the Gophers recovered for

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Amir Pinnix led Minnesota (2-2, 0-1) with 173 yards on 28 carries and Bryan Cupito passed for 205 yards and two touchdowns.

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Pinnix ripped off a 20-yard run, then scored from 2 yards out to allow the Gophers to escape what would have been their second straight overtime loss to an opponent from the Mid-American Conference.

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In another play that typified Minnesota's struggles, Pinnix broke two ankle tackles and had an angle to the end zone, but tripped and fell after running into teammate Logan Payne, who was attempting to block downfield.

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Minnesota drove to the Purdue 1 before linebacker George Hall stopped Pinnix on third-and-goal.

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Amir Pinnix rushed for 126 yards and his 2-yard touchdown in the third overtime lifted Minnesota to a 41-35 victory over Miami of Ohio on Saturday.

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Amir Pinnix and Justin Valentine also reached the end zone on the ground as the Gophers enjoyed an easy homecoming victory in front of a barely half-filled stadium.

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After Daniels left, Amir Pinnix scored on a 15-yard run and Justin Valentine on a 2-yard run.

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Pinnix, who rushed for 13 yards on 68 attempts, scored untouched on a 10-yard run that made it 35-0 Minnesota with 9: 26 left before halftime.

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