Minnesota lost to Michigan in P.J. Fleck’s first trip to the Big House. With the loss, the Gophers fall to 1-4 in Big Ten play and 4-5 on the season. Unlike previous week’s the defense was the major contributor to the loss as they were unable to defend Michigan’s base running plays.
In the first half, the Gophers’ offense looked more settled than in any week other than Illinois. That does not mean that they played well, merely that they began to look like a more coherent offense. Minnesota incorporated run-pass options, quick pitches, jet sweeps, and a horrible wildcat play to try and confuse the Wolverines.