Stoudermire sets NCAA kickoff return record

Dec 28, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Troy Stoudermire (2) leaps over a defender on a kickoff return against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first quarter of the Care Care Bowl at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Senior cornerback Troy Stoudermire broke the record of career kickoff return yards on the opening kick of the Meineke Car Bowl of Texas Friday, Dec. 28.

Stoudermire returned the ball 26 yards on the kickoff, giving him 3.530 career return yards.