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WATCH: Tyler Johnson makes tremendous TD catch to set Minnesota record

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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Tyler Johnson’s big year continued in the Quick Lane Bowl.

In the first quarter of Minnesota’s matchup against Georgia Tech at Ford Field, the Gopher receiver made an outstanding touchdown catch, holding off a defender and giving his team an early 10-0 lead.

Johnson’s catch will easily make the highlight reel on Wednesday night.

Johnson’s catch also has some significance, too. With that reception, the Gopher receiver set a new single-season receiving yardage record at Minnesota, breaking the mark set by Ron Johnson.

The catch was also Johnson’s 11th touchdown reception of the year, tying a single-season record set by Ron Johnson and Omar Douglas.

In 2018, Johnson had 1,112 receiving yards in 12 games. That total ranked second in the B1G.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB