Live Blog: Follow the Gophers-Northwestern game

Keep up with Saturday's Big Ten football opener between Minnesota and Northwester. We'll have social media updates from football writer Joe Christensen, as well as photos are more from around the web.

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Safety @AkaGodwin had a team-high nine tackles in the #B1GCats , 27-0, win over Minnesota. bit.ly/WildStats-Minn… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQbX1lYUsAARtcL.jpg

by Northwestern Football via twitter 10/3/2015 10:57:16 PM
VINE: Northwestern player celebrates with Macarena b1g.news/1PWeNUU via @Tradition

by NU Wildcats Football via twitter 10/3/2015 9:22:07 PM
Former #Gophers captain @JustinConzemius says if Demry Croft starts today its the same score. Says running game has to get going.

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 8:04:50 PM
Ex #Gophers captain @JustinConzemius says there is no QB controversy, Mitch Leidner should be starter. Says @TPoljan_1 could battle in 2016

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 7:50:07 PM
Former #Gophers captain @JustinConzemius says that even Tom Brady would struggle behind Minnesota's depleted offensive line.

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 7:43:42 PM
Post game interview notes from Kill on @KFAN1003 here -> bit.ly/1j6FFqU #Gophers twitter.com/NadineBabu/sta…

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 7:16:49 PM
Operation Shutout: Complete.
#B1GCats t.co

by Northwestern Football via twitter 10/3/2015 7:15:12 PM
In his first Big Ten game as HC of the #Badgers , Paul Chryst loses at home to the #Hawkeyes 10-6.

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 7:12:34 PM
No. 16 Northwestern trucks Minnesota b1g.news/1QQU7O9 via @Tradition

by NU Wildcats Football via twitter 10/3/2015 7:07:38 PM
Our sideline dance game is ????????????.
#B1GCats twitter.com/sportscenter/s…

by Northwestern Football via twitter 10/3/2015 7:04:55 PM
Former #Gophers star RB @DThompsonMN said he believes Demry Croft may be the best chance at QB for the Gophers moving forward .

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 7:03:18 PM
Five up, five down. Continue to doubt us. #B1GCats http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQagtvfWIAAWO4-.jpg

by Northwestern Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:56:29 PM
Poll: Now that Demry Croft can no longer redshirt, who should start at QB for #Gophers the rest of year? Vote => ow.ly/SYxIy

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 6:55:42 PM
Final for the #Gophers . #MINNvsNW http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQagc33VAAAuacG.jpg

by Minnesota Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:55:16 PM
Final: Northwestern 27, #Gophers 0. Minnesota's first time shut out by the Wildcats since 1959.

by JoeChristensen via twitter 10/3/2015 6:55:16 PM
That's the game. #Gophers get shutout, 27-0, against Northwestern.

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 6:55:05 PM
Clock strikes 0:00...

Northwestern 27
Minnesota 0

*Cue Jerry Brown dancing.*
#B1GCats t.co

by Northwestern Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:54:48 PM
With just 1:15 in the game, Northwestern leads Minnesota, 27-0. Timeout Minnesota. #B1GCats t.co

by Northwestern Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:52:44 PM
Timeout, Minnesota. 1:19 left in the game. #MINNvsNW

by Minnesota Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:52:12 PM
Mortell out to punt, Northwestern will start on their own 17. 2:53 to play in the game. #MINNvsNW

by Minnesota Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:50:06 PM
Croft has nearly been intercepted three times.

by JoeChristensen via twitter 10/3/2015 6:48:34 PM
Croft feels the pressure, shows some wiggle, and picks up the first. #Gophers

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 6:47:41 PM
Northwestern punts, #Gophers will have 1st and 10 at the 20. #MINNvsNW

by Minnesota Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:46:21 PM
Northwestern takes over on downs at the Minnesota 49. #MINNvsNW

by Minnesota Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:44:11 PM
Facts are neat. #B1GCats twitter.com/NUOnBTN/status…

by Northwestern Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:42:11 PM
#Gophers can't convert the long fourth down. Wildcats takeover up 27-0.

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 6:41:18 PM
Minnesota throws towards Nick VanHoose on 3rd and 4th downs, but both passes are knocked away. #B1GCats t.co

by Northwestern Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:40:50 PM
Croft to Maye for a 16-yard gain. 1st and 10 at the #Gophers 47-yard line. #MINNvsNW

by Minnesota Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:39:39 PM
Croft completes his first pass and it's a first down to KJ Maye. #Gophers

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 6:39:14 PM
Northwestern punts, #Gophers will start at the Minnesota 24-yard line. #MINNvsNW

by Minnesota Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:38:17 PM
#Gophers forced to punt, Northwestern will have 1st and 10 at the Wildcats' 32-yard line. #MINNvsNW

by Minnesota Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:36:00 PM
The #B1GCats defense is bae. ???? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQab9alUYAAXJcI.jpg

by Northwestern Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:35:46 PM
Lots of pressure and Croft is sacked. Not a good first series but it certainly makes the rest of the game more interesting for #Gophers fans

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 6:35:02 PM
Minnesota forced to punt again after @deontegib_13 picks up the sack! #B1GCats t.co

by Northwestern Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:34:45 PM
Croft goes 0-for-2 and takes a sack on his first drive.

by JoeChristensen via twitter 10/3/2015 6:34:30 PM
Let's see what the true freshman can do here. #Gophers

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 6:34:13 PM
Northwestern punt goes into the end zone for a touch-back. #MINNvsNW

by Minnesota Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:33:15 PM
Demry Croft in the game and picks up a first down in his first carry.

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 6:32:57 PM
Here comes true freshman QB Demry Croft for his #Gophers debut.

by JoeChristensen via twitter 10/3/2015 6:31:57 PM
Croft taking snaps from starting center Brian Bobek. Talked to grad assistant Adam Weber.

by JoeChristensen via twitter 10/3/2015 6:29:56 PM
PAT is good. Northwestern leads 27-0 with 11:41 left in 4Q.

by JoeChristensen via twitter 10/3/2015 6:28:45 PM
Ruling on the field confirmed. PAT is good, #Gophers trail 27-0 with 11:41 to go in Q4. #MINNvsNW

by Minnesota Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:28:35 PM
#Gophers fumble. Touchdown, Northwestern. Play is under review. #MINNvsNW

by Minnesota Football via twitter 10/3/2015 6:27:27 PM
Leidner fumbles the keeper and the Wildcats recover and bring it in for the touchdown. I guess THAT is what else could go wrong.

by GopherHole.com via twitter 10/3/2015 6:27:16 PM
Touchdown Northwestern.Leidner fumbled and it was returned for a score. Play is under review.

by JoeChristensen via twitter 10/3/2015 6:27:12 PM

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Live Blog: Follow the Gophers-Northwestern game

Keep up with Saturday's Big Ten football opener between Minnesota and Northwester. We'll have social media updates from football writer Joe Christensen, as well as photos are more from around the web.