Athlon: Big Ten West Division looks wide open again this year, meaning Kaliakmanis’ play might determine the Gophers’ ceiling.

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per Athlon:

Final Analysis​

The Big Ten West Division looks wide open again this year, meaning Kaliakmanis’ play might determine the Gophers’ ceiling. Reloading along its massive offensive line and creating defensive line pressure will be key to taking the load off of Kaliakmanis.

Minnesota has done well against Wisconsin and Nebraska in the past few years (8-4 since Fleck’s arrival in 2017), but both schools have made splashy hires to close the gap. And the dean of Big Ten coaches, Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz, continues to have Fleck’s number, with a perfect 6-0 record.


Go Gophers!!
 

per Athlon:

Final Analysis​

The Big Ten West Division looks wide open again this year, meaning Kaliakmanis’ play might determine the Gophers’ ceiling. Reloading along its massive offensive line and creating defensive line pressure will be key to taking the load off of Kaliakmanis.

Minnesota has done well against Wisconsin and Nebraska in the past few years (8-4 since Fleck’s arrival in 2017), but both schools have made splashy hires to close the gap. And the dean of Big Ten coaches, Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz, continues to have Fleck’s number, with a perfect 6-0 record.


Go Gophers!!
11-1 with a shot at the CFP.
 






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