“The ball is the program.” We’ve heard that over and over from PJ Fleck. Turnover margin is so critical to winning and losing, tonight the Gophers were +3 in turnovers and paid off. Oregon State had 3 fumbles to just 1 for Minnesota as the Gophers ran away with this one 48-14 for a big road win.
THE STAT: OK, so I’ve mentioned turnover margin a few times already, but the other key stat was time of possession. With a lead-a lead they extended and held throughout the second half-the Gophers ran the ball a lot.