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- Chris Basnett
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- Oct 9, 2019 Updated Oct 10, 2019
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Minnesota running back Rodney Smith rushes against Illinois in the third quarter Saturday in Minneapolis. Smith ran for 211 yards as Minnesota won 40-17.
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