Minnesota 24, San Jose State 7

The Gophers improved to 3-1 today with a 24-7 win over San Jose State from TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.  I cannot say that it was the prettiest win I've ever seen, Minnesota had only 1 completed pass the whole game for just 7 yards, they also had 10 penalties and 2 turnovers.  Still, the Gophers really had control of this game from their opening drive and their rushing attack was very impressive today, they really didn't need to throw the ball much more, they also forced 5 turnovers.  It was some good old time football.  If they want to win a few B1G games though, they will need to do a better job passing the ball (whether it's Leidner or Streveler).

Observations:

• I can't recall the last time the Gophers had a game with a weather delay.
• No Mitch Leidner today, that's not entirely a bad thing though.
• I like the way that Chris Streveler runs the ball.  Not so much passing it though.
• The Gophers defense played much better than last week. 
• David Cobb was in beast mode today.  207 yards on 34 carries, plus 2 TD's. 
• Eric Murray is a very good cornerback.  Sunday's are calling his name. 
• San Jose State was stacking the box but still couldn't stop the Gophers run game.
• Penalites:  Minnesota 10 for 80 yards; San Jose State 0 for 0 yards.  Huh?
• Rushing Yards:  Minnesota 380; San Jose State 68
• Passing Yards:  Minnesota 7, San Jose State 186
• Turnovers:  Minnesota 2, San Jose State 5
• Not having Maxx Williams didn't help Chris Streveler.  
• K.J. Maye did not have his best game.  
• Briean Boddy-Calhoun really impresed me today at CB.  
• Theiren Cockran is on the board!  Sack number 1! 
• Minnesota will not be able to stay this one dimensional on offense moving forward.
• Ryan Santoso kicked his first career field goal, I suspect there will be many more.
• Gutsy call by Jerry Kill on that 4th down Streveler TD run late in the 2nd quarter. 
• Jerry Kill ranked the 5th Most Underrated Coach in college football.  
• Up next?  @ Michigan next Saturday to kick off B1G play.