To beat second-ranked Texas Christian in the season opener Thursday, the Gophers need their offense to eliminate mistakes and force the Horned Frogs' defense into slipping up a few times.
The latter goal won't be easy.
"They don't make mental errors," said Minnesota senior running back Rodrick Williams. "I know they get good recruits, but they are not the best players in all of NCAA. But when they don't make mistakes, you can be that team. They definitely have it all together."
The Gophers were minus-3 in turnover margin during their 30-7 loss to TCU last September in Fort Worth, Texas.