Oregon State defense implodes against Minnesota - Oregonian

[Iceland12]

As the game wound down minutes later, there was near silence on the field as Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck sprinted from his sideline to briefly shake OSU coach Gary Andersen's hand. Fleck and his team were soon greeted by the roar of the visiting fans who stayed near the south end zone throughout entire the 34-point blowout...

Minnesota had bludgeoned the OSU front with 58 runs for 253 yards. Starting quarterback Conor Rhoda only made eight throws but completed seven for 158 yards and a touchdown to finish with a 294.7 quarterback rating.

The Golden Gophers converted 9 of 13 third downs to help hold the ball for 38 minutes and 16 seconds. After three games, the Oregon State defense has been on the field for nearly 40 more minutes than its offense.

"It definitely is tiring," freshman safety David Morris said. "But that's why we condition."

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[highwayman]

Bludgeoned is the right word. Fleck had an awesome game plan, the play calling was masterful, and the defense was lights out. If not for Croft's fumble and an accidental throw and accidental catch on the fake punt, Minnesota wins 64-0.