Opponent Snapshot: Minnesota

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The schedule makers did the Gophers no favors by having them start the season against Ohio State. The Gophers put together a respectable performance though, trading punches with the Buckeyes before ultimately falling 45-31. The Gophers bounced back with non-conference wins against Miami (OH) and Colorado, but a poor offensive performance and untimely turnovers resulted in a massive 14-10 upset by Bowling Green - the team that were often ranked 130 out of 130 heading into the season.

Minnesota learned from its mistakes, reeling off four consecutive victories against Purdue, Nebraska, Maryland and Northwestern.…