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Minnesota: Rashod Bateman and Tyler Johnson, WRs
The Golden Gophers may have come up short in their quest to win the Big Ten West, but they will get another chance to make a statement when they take on Auburn in the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day. One of the keys for Minnesota will be how its offense does against the Tigers' defense. In particular, Bateman and Johnson will need to show why they were both named first-team All-Big Ten. The dynamic duo combined for 131 catches, 2,284 yards, and 22 touchdowns. Their production is a big reason why the Gophers rank third in the Big Ten and 22nd nationally in scoring (34.3 ppg) and fifth in the conference in passing offense (251.2 ypg).
Opposite of them will be an Auburn defense that finished the regular season in the middle of the pack in the SEC at 208.4 passing yards per game allowed. The Tigers' defensive line gets most of the attention and with good reason, but this defense also has some talent and experience in the secondary. If Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan has enough time to throw, he will certainly be looking to connect with Bateman and Johnson. How big of an impact both make on New Year's Day down in Tampa, Florida, will go a long way towards determining whether the Gophers finish their season on a winning note or with a second straight loss.
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Minnesota: Rashod Bateman and Tyler Johnson, WRs
The Golden Gophers may have come up short in their quest to win the Big Ten West, but they will get another chance to make a statement when they take on Auburn in the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day. One of the keys for Minnesota will be how its offense does against the Tigers' defense. In particular, Bateman and Johnson will need to show why they were both named first-team All-Big Ten. The dynamic duo combined for 131 catches, 2,284 yards, and 22 touchdowns. Their production is a big reason why the Gophers rank third in the Big Ten and 22nd nationally in scoring (34.3 ppg) and fifth in the conference in passing offense (251.2 ypg).
Opposite of them will be an Auburn defense that finished the regular season in the middle of the pack in the SEC at 208.4 passing yards per game allowed. The Tigers' defensive line gets most of the attention and with good reason, but this defense also has some talent and experience in the secondary. If Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan has enough time to throw, he will certainly be looking to connect with Bateman and Johnson. How big of an impact both make on New Year's Day down in Tampa, Florida, will go a long way towards determining whether the Gophers finish their season on a winning note or with a second straight loss.
Big Ten Football: Players Who Need to Step Up for Their Teams This Bowl Season
As the song goes, its the most wonderful time of the year. Itsbowl seasonon the college football schedule as 39 games will fill the calendar staring...
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