In front of a standing-room only crowd at TCF Bank Stadium, the Minnesota Gophers hung around with second-ranked Texas Christian University in week one. The game, although a small sample size, provided plenty of intrigue and thick plotlines heading into week two of the season. Here are five storylines to look for when the Gophers travel to face Colorado State in Fort Collins on Saturday:
Offensive Line Issues
TCU’s defensive line simply exploited Minnesota’s offensive line issues in week one. The left side, which is essential because it covers Leidner’s blindside, looked especially weak with senior Josh Campion absent due to concussion symptoms.