Video: Minnesota RB Shannon Brooks scores 71-yard touchdown

Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks ran 71 yards for a score against Purdue.

Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Shannon Brooks ran for a huge score against Purdue on Saturday.

Brooks went 71 yards, breaking three tackles and juking multiple defenders en route to the score. 

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The touchdown run gave Minnesota a 17–6 lead over Purdue, which later grew to 24–6 later in the third quarter.