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per Tyler:
Overview of team: Minnesota comes into the 2020 season with some big losses, but also some big returnees in comparison to other teams across the conference. Gone is offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, leading receiver Tyler Johnson, and leading rusher Rodney Smith. On the other side of the ball Carter Coughlin is gone as is leading tackler Antoine Winfield Jr. Despite the losses, Minnesota feels they have a squad that can compete for the West division title once again.
Leading the way in positives is the return of Rashod Bateman who recently was announced eligible by the NCAA for the 2020 season after opting out originally. That should help quarterback Tanner Morgan continue a connection that saw the duo hook up for 1,318 yards a season ago. Building on those two solid pieces is a strong runner in Mohamed Ibrahim in the backfield, and an offensive line that returns all five starters from a season ago.
Overall the main question for Minnesota on the offensive side of the ball is not really who will perform, but rather how they will perform. They have proven names, now it is time to see some players take on bigger roles. The biggest question mark appears to be which receiver will help take some pressure off of Bateman as he will not have Tyler Johnson to assist. If they can find someone to do that, the Gophers should return one of the conferences top offenses once again.
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Overview of team: Minnesota comes into the 2020 season with some big losses, but also some big returnees in comparison to other teams across the conference. Gone is offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, leading receiver Tyler Johnson, and leading rusher Rodney Smith. On the other side of the ball Carter Coughlin is gone as is leading tackler Antoine Winfield Jr. Despite the losses, Minnesota feels they have a squad that can compete for the West division title once again.
Leading the way in positives is the return of Rashod Bateman who recently was announced eligible by the NCAA for the 2020 season after opting out originally. That should help quarterback Tanner Morgan continue a connection that saw the duo hook up for 1,318 yards a season ago. Building on those two solid pieces is a strong runner in Mohamed Ibrahim in the backfield, and an offensive line that returns all five starters from a season ago.
Overall the main question for Minnesota on the offensive side of the ball is not really who will perform, but rather how they will perform. They have proven names, now it is time to see some players take on bigger roles. The biggest question mark appears to be which receiver will help take some pressure off of Bateman as he will not have Tyler Johnson to assist. If they can find someone to do that, the Gophers should return one of the conferences top offenses once again.
Wisconsin football 2020 opponent preview: Minnesota Golden Gophers
It’s time to discuss the ground squirrels, and what they return in 2020.
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Go Gophers!!