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per Madison.com:
Only two Gophers opponents have rushed for more than 144 yards this season, and five have been held to less than 100 yards.
Minnesota is fourth nationally in fewest opponent rushing attempts (327), 13th in opponent rushing yards (1,140), 18th in opponent rushing touchdowns (10) and 23rd in opponent yards per carry (3.49).
He ranks first in school history in career completion percentage (61.2%), efficiency rating (150.88) and touchdowns-to-interceptions ratio (2.20).
Morgan has completed 130 of 220 passes for 1,736 yards and nine touchdowns against seven interceptions for an efficiency rating of 132.5 this season. He has also rushed for two touchdowns.
Morgan ranks fourth in the Big Ten in yards per completion (13.35) and sixth in yards per pass attempt (7.89).
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Rushing defense
The Gophers rank No. 12 nationally and third in the Big Ten in rushing defense, allowing 103.6 yards per game. UW ranks 10th nationally in rushing offense with 229.4 yards per game.Only two Gophers opponents have rushed for more than 144 yards this season, and five have been held to less than 100 yards.
Minnesota is fourth nationally in fewest opponent rushing attempts (327), 13th in opponent rushing yards (1,140), 18th in opponent rushing touchdowns (10) and 23rd in opponent yards per carry (3.49).
Experience at QB
Fifth-year senior quarterback Tanner Morgan is in his third full season as Minnesota’s starter. He’s the winningest signal-caller in program history with a 25-12 record as a starter.He ranks first in school history in career completion percentage (61.2%), efficiency rating (150.88) and touchdowns-to-interceptions ratio (2.20).
Morgan has completed 130 of 220 passes for 1,736 yards and nine touchdowns against seven interceptions for an efficiency rating of 132.5 this season. He has also rushed for two touchdowns.
Morgan ranks fourth in the Big Ten in yards per completion (13.35) and sixth in yards per pass attempt (7.89).
Five things to know about Minnesota football
Minnesota has the 12th best rushing defense in the country, a pair of freshman running backs plus three other things about its football team.
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