New starter Potts carries Minnesota past Miami of Ohio 31-26

Miami-Ohio quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) is tackled by Minnesota defensive lineman Thomas Rush on a short run during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Minnesota wide receiver Dylan Wright, left, celebrates with running back Bryce Williams after Wright scored a touchdown on a 25 yard pass against Miami-Ohio during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Miami-Ohio running back Kenny Tracy (33) runs past Minnesota defensive back Michael Dixon for a 12-yard gain and a first down in the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin, right, intercepts a pass intended for Miami-Ohio wide receiver Austin Robinson during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan, right, throws under pressure from Miami-Ohio defensive line Lonnie Phelps during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Minnesota running back Trey Potts scores a touchdown on a four yard run against Miami Ohio during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Minnesota wide receiver Dylan Wright, center, takes a 25-yard pass into the end zone for a touchdown before Miami-Ohio defensive back Cecil Singleton (2) can stop him as Minnesota running back Bryce Williams (21) runs up to celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Miami-Ohio wide receiver Mac Hippenhammer (8) catches a 33-yard pass for a touchdown in front of Minnesota defensive back Coney Durr during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)