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U pass could attack
You have to wonder what the Las Vegas oddsmakers are hearing about the Gophers as they head into their contest against Auburn on New Year’s Day in the Outback Bowl.
Despite losing offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca to Penn State and having starting linebacker Kamal Martin announce he will miss the game, the spread has actually dropped from an opening line of 9½ points to 7½ points.
If you’re looking for one area where the Gophers could really attack Auburn, it could be in the passing game.
The Tigers rank 39th in the nation in pass defense, allowing 208.4 yards per game, while the Gophers averaged 303.5 passing yards per game over their final four contests against Penn State, Iowa, Northwestern and Wisconsin, their toughest stretch of opponents.
Overall the Gophers finished the regular season tied for 23rd in the nation in scoring offense at 34.3 points per game while Auburn was tied for 27th at 34.0 points per game. But when it came to scoring defense, Auburn was the much better team, finishing 14th at 18.6 points allowed per game while the Gophers were 34th at 22.4 points.
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Go Gophers!!
U pass could attack
You have to wonder what the Las Vegas oddsmakers are hearing about the Gophers as they head into their contest against Auburn on New Year’s Day in the Outback Bowl.
Despite losing offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca to Penn State and having starting linebacker Kamal Martin announce he will miss the game, the spread has actually dropped from an opening line of 9½ points to 7½ points.
If you’re looking for one area where the Gophers could really attack Auburn, it could be in the passing game.
The Tigers rank 39th in the nation in pass defense, allowing 208.4 yards per game, while the Gophers averaged 303.5 passing yards per game over their final four contests against Penn State, Iowa, Northwestern and Wisconsin, their toughest stretch of opponents.
Overall the Gophers finished the regular season tied for 23rd in the nation in scoring offense at 34.3 points per game while Auburn was tied for 27th at 34.0 points per game. But when it came to scoring defense, Auburn was the much better team, finishing 14th at 18.6 points allowed per game while the Gophers were 34th at 22.4 points.
Vikings reserves outplayed Bears starters
Mike Zimmer came away from the loss pleased with his young players and the running game.
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Go Gophers!!