Welcome back to TDG’s Football Seminar. This week, we are going to dive into a specific play that the Gophers ran against Michigan State. The purpose of looking deeply at a play is twofold. First, we can see a general philosophy of how the Gophers look to attack a defense. Second, we can look at specific techniques from players that make the play work (in this case) or not work.
Here’s the play.
Our play takes place in the fourth quarter. The situation is as follows. Minnesota is driving in the fourth quarter and has moved into Michigan State territory.