The Gophers kicked off the 2021 season with strong showing at home vs Ohio State, but ultimately lost after a big 4th quarter by Ohio State while also losing one of the Nation's top Running Backs, Mo Ibrahim, in the 3rd quarter. The Gophers followed that up with a close win over Miami (Ohio). We were able to see RB Treyson Potts step in and perform very well with 178 rushing yards and 2 TD's. Tanner Morgan hasn't had his best Wide Receiver (Chris Autman-Bell) during the first 2 games, but it allowed him to build chemistry with his newer Receivers (Dylan Wright who transferred from Texas A&M and Daniel Jackson). The Gophers travel to Boulder, CO for week 3 to face a very tough defense in the Colorado Buffalos. The Gophers will try to extend their nation-leading 20 straight non-conference victories. Colorado comes into this matchup as 2.5-point favorites and this game should see the deciding outcome come down to Minnesota's offense vs Colorado's stout defense. Row The Boat, Ski-U-Mah, GO GOPHERS!
Update: I believe Autman-Bell, Dylan Wright, Treyson Potts, and Jordan Howden (possibly returning after missing last week) will prove to be too much for this Colorado defense. My prediction is MN will win 27-23 after a hard fought first half, with much of the scoring by both teams coming at the end of the game as the offenses try to keep up with each other.
Go Gophers!! Just win!!