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Ohio State has made four Big Ten Championship appearances dating back to the start of the playoff era. Three matchups with Wisconsin and the 2018 edition against Northwestern saw the Buckeye defense go up against some mediocre and/or one-dimensional offenses that didn't do a whole lot through the air. A 2020 clash with the Gophers could have an entirely different feel.
In his first full season as a starter, Tanner Morgan threw for 3,253 yards, 30 touchdowns, and completed 66 percent of his attempts. All three were new single-season records for the Golden Gophers. Morgan surprisingly was unable to beat out walk-on Zack Annexstad back in 2018. Now a redshirt junior, some pundits are viewing him as a potential NFL starter.
Some other reasons for excitement? Minnesota returns a potential first-round pick at receiver, all five starting offensive linemen, and its top four tight ends. Rashod Batemen caught 60 passes for over 1,200 yards and 11 scores as a sophomore in 2019. He'll be alongside guys like Ja'Marr Chase, DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle, and Chris Olave as some of the country's best.
The question marks for Fleck and his crew? Bateman's running mate is now catching passes from Tom Brady in Tampa. Tyler Johnson was the Big Ten's leading receiver in 2019 with 1,318 yards and 13 touchdowns. Chris Autman-Bell will need to step up in the No. 2 role after recording 28 receptions as a sophomore a season ago. Defensively, only five starters are back, and losing a player like Antoine Winfield Jr. may lead to the offensive needing to put up some more points.
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Go Gophers!!
Ohio State has made four Big Ten Championship appearances dating back to the start of the playoff era. Three matchups with Wisconsin and the 2018 edition against Northwestern saw the Buckeye defense go up against some mediocre and/or one-dimensional offenses that didn't do a whole lot through the air. A 2020 clash with the Gophers could have an entirely different feel.
In his first full season as a starter, Tanner Morgan threw for 3,253 yards, 30 touchdowns, and completed 66 percent of his attempts. All three were new single-season records for the Golden Gophers. Morgan surprisingly was unable to beat out walk-on Zack Annexstad back in 2018. Now a redshirt junior, some pundits are viewing him as a potential NFL starter.
Some other reasons for excitement? Minnesota returns a potential first-round pick at receiver, all five starting offensive linemen, and its top four tight ends. Rashod Batemen caught 60 passes for over 1,200 yards and 11 scores as a sophomore in 2019. He'll be alongside guys like Ja'Marr Chase, DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle, and Chris Olave as some of the country's best.
The question marks for Fleck and his crew? Bateman's running mate is now catching passes from Tom Brady in Tampa. Tyler Johnson was the Big Ten's leading receiver in 2019 with 1,318 yards and 13 touchdowns. Chris Autman-Bell will need to step up in the No. 2 role after recording 28 receptions as a sophomore a season ago. Defensively, only five starters are back, and losing a player like Antoine Winfield Jr. may lead to the offensive needing to put up some more points.
Tanner Morgan, Golden Gophers Could Present a Different Kind of Challenge for Young Buckeye Defense in Indy
Ohio State has dealt with mostly run-heavy offenses in recent trips to Indy. Tanner Morgan and the Gophers could change things in 2020.
Go Gophers!!
