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Minnesota Junior Wide Receiver Rashod Bateman
The Big Ten's reigning Wide Receiver of the Year is the headliner of the Minnesota offense. The 6-2, 210-pounder reeled in 60 catches for 1,219 yards and 11 touchdowns, giving redshirt junior quarterback Tanner Morgan a more-than-proven and reliable threat to connect with.
The Gophers lost All-Big Ten receiver Tyler Johnson, who set single-season program records for receptions (86), receiving yards (1,318) and receiving touchdowns (13) last season, to the NFL. It's Bateman's time to show he can duplicate what he did in 2019 while being the primary focal point for opposing defenses.
Bateman is physical and makes tough catches. Look for his name to be called plenty in the game.
Minnesota Redshirt Junior Running Back Mohamed Ibrahi
Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim ran for 604 yards and seven TDs last season. (AP)
Ibrahim ran for 604 yards and seven touchdowns last season, with a 5.3 yards-per-carry average, but he wasn't even the full-time starter. In 2018, he played in just 10 games, but churned out 1,160 yards and nine touchdowns on 202 carries. He has experience and, like Bateman, has the opportunity to take complete control of his position group.
At 5-10, 210 pounds, Ibrahim is shifty and makes defenders miss in the open field, and he almost always falls forward. He will be tough to stop and will most certainly move the chains for the Gophers if given big enough holes to run through.
Minnesota Junior Linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin
The Minnesota front seven returns just two starters from a year ago, with one of them being Sori-Marin. He notched 42 tackles (18 solo) with two for loss in seven appearances last season, which aren't gaudy numbers. But with more on his plate this season and inexperienced players around him, he will be more crucial than ever, especially in run defense.
The Gophers finished seventh in the Big Ten a year ago in rushing yards allowed per game (122.4). If Minnesota's front, led by Sori-Marin, can have success stopping Michigan's run game, Milton could be forced into uncomfortable situations. If not, the Wolverine offense may have its way with the Gophers at the line of scrimmage and on the second level.
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Minnesota Junior Wide Receiver Rashod Bateman
The Big Ten's reigning Wide Receiver of the Year is the headliner of the Minnesota offense. The 6-2, 210-pounder reeled in 60 catches for 1,219 yards and 11 touchdowns, giving redshirt junior quarterback Tanner Morgan a more-than-proven and reliable threat to connect with.
The Gophers lost All-Big Ten receiver Tyler Johnson, who set single-season program records for receptions (86), receiving yards (1,318) and receiving touchdowns (13) last season, to the NFL. It's Bateman's time to show he can duplicate what he did in 2019 while being the primary focal point for opposing defenses.
Bateman is physical and makes tough catches. Look for his name to be called plenty in the game.
Minnesota Redshirt Junior Running Back Mohamed Ibrahi
Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim ran for 604 yards and seven TDs last season. (AP)
Ibrahim ran for 604 yards and seven touchdowns last season, with a 5.3 yards-per-carry average, but he wasn't even the full-time starter. In 2018, he played in just 10 games, but churned out 1,160 yards and nine touchdowns on 202 carries. He has experience and, like Bateman, has the opportunity to take complete control of his position group.
At 5-10, 210 pounds, Ibrahim is shifty and makes defenders miss in the open field, and he almost always falls forward. He will be tough to stop and will most certainly move the chains for the Gophers if given big enough holes to run through.
Minnesota Junior Linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin
The Minnesota front seven returns just two starters from a year ago, with one of them being Sori-Marin. He notched 42 tackles (18 solo) with two for loss in seven appearances last season, which aren't gaudy numbers. But with more on his plate this season and inexperienced players around him, he will be more crucial than ever, especially in run defense.
The Gophers finished seventh in the Big Ten a year ago in rushing yards allowed per game (122.4). If Minnesota's front, led by Sori-Marin, can have success stopping Michigan's run game, Milton could be forced into uncomfortable situations. If not, the Wolverine offense may have its way with the Gophers at the line of scrimmage and on the second level.
Maize&BlueReview - Five Players To Watch: Michigan Wolverines At Minnesota Golden Gophers
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Go Gophers!!