Gophers defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys expects his defense to play few snaps out of a base defense against Texas Christian in the season opener Thursday at TCF Bank Stadium.
Instead, Minnesota likely will sub out a linebacker for an extra defensive back in its nickel package.
"I don't know if we played hardly any base snaps against them a year ago," Claeys said. "You've got to match speed with speed. That's all there is to it."
In practice, the Gophers have tried to prepare for TCU's speed on the field and pace of play by using the no-huddle.