STrib: Psst. The Gophers' defense looks good so far

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As the Gophers marched through the nonconference season with a 3-0 record, much of the intrigue and attention centered on the team’s offense. After all, coach P.J. Fleck’s team is starting a true freshman at quarterback, running back and wide receiver, and the performances of those three youngsters has been eye-opening.

A somewhat under-the-radar story line, however, has emerged. The Gophers defense is playing pretty darn well.

The Gophers have allowed nine points per game, a figure that ranks seventh among the 130 FBS teams. They are allowing opponents to rush for only 72 yards per game and gain 256.3 total yards per game, both figures that rank sixth nationally.

“Stifling defense. Salty. Stingy,’’ Fleck said Saturday night after the Gophers beat Miami (Ohio) 26-3 on the strength of a defense that scored nearly as many points (two) as it gave up.

Of course, it must be pointed out that the Gophers’ three opponents so far have a combined 2-8 record. And only Fresno State, which the Gophers beat 21-14, is among the nation’s top 25 teams in scoring offense (22nd at 43.7 points per game). Miami ranks last at 10.3, while New Mexico State is 127th at 13.8.

http://www.startribune.com/psst-the-gophers-young-defense-looks-good-so-far/493431931/

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