A sound running game and quality defense were key themes during each of Minnesota’s first two games. Nothing changed Saturday afternoon as the Gophers used three rushing touchdowns by Kobe McCrary and two defensive takeaways to roll past Middle Tennessee State, 34-3. P.J. Fleck became the first Gophers coach to start his career 3-0 since Murray Warmath in 1954.
Offense struggles early, ground game brings life
The Gophers struggled to move the ball during the majority of the first half. They tallied a stretch of three consecutive three-and-outs and mustered just two field goal tries.