by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL)
Top teams prepare at the highest level and put themselves in a position to effortlessly execute on gameday.
When evaluating the film of Minnesota’s 31-26 win over No. 4 Penn State, the team’s preparation stood out. The Gophers’ players and coaches executed a dynamite scheme to pull off one of the biggest wins in program history. The versatility and awareness of Antoine Winfield Jr. was a major part of the defensive gameplan. Minnesota’s defense continues to play with tremendous continuity and communication. This team is connected, disciplined and confident, which is helping fuel all of its success.