In the run-up to the 2017 college football season, The Oregonian/OregonLive is previewing each of the opponents the Oregon State Beavers will meet this fall. Today, it's Minnesota.
Ranked 63rd nationally in scoring offense (29.3 points per game)
21st scoring defense (22.1 points allowed per game)
107th total offense (357.2 yards per game)
21st total defense (348.8 yards allowed per game)
54th Rushing offense (183.62 yards per game)
14th rushing defense (117.85 yards allowed per game)
111th passing offense (173.6 yards per game)
73rd passing defense (230.9 yards allowed per game)
22nd sacks (37)
20th sacks allowed (17)
Tied 24th takeaways (25)
19th turnover margin (plus-8)
This game will bring some national intrigue.