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The Gophers get help at defensive tackle

The Gophers reach into the Sunshine State for a defensive lineman

Previously: Minnesota Offense  After multiple years of finishing in the top 10 nationally in scoring defense, Minnesota has fallen to 45th this season in the category. Should it be reason for us to think this group is not up to the usual standard of being a strength of PJ Fleck's squad, or should we still have faith? Let's examine:    The Film: Minnesota's three P5 opponents this season were Nebraska, UNC, and Northwestern. Though the 'Cats had success against the Gopher...

Previously: Minnesota Offense  After multiple years of finishing in the top 10 nationally in scoring defense, Minnesota has fallen to 45th this season in the category. Should it be reason for us to think this group is not up to the usual standard of being a strength of PJ Fleck's squad, or should we still have faith? Let's examine:    The Film: Minnesota's three P5 opponents this season were Nebraska, UNC, and Northwestern. Though the 'Cats had success against the Gopher...

Previously: Quarterback, Running Back, Receivers, Offensive Line The Enemy, Ranked now shifts to the defensive side of the ball as we break down Michigan's opponents for the 2023 season. Today we start in the trenches, looking at the opposing defensive lines. While perhaps not quite as grim as offensive line, I can't say I came away from this exercise terribly enthused by the opposing defensive lines. Yet again you can partly chalk that up to the schedule, avoiding Illinois, Wisco...

Will the results live up to the potential?

A closer look at who will — and who won’t — be coming back for Minnesota next season