Minnesota 35, Middle Tennessee St 24

The Gophers improved to 2-0 today with a 35-24 win over Middle Tennessee St in Minneapolis.  Just like last week, they built a big early lead then seemed to let up the gas.  Hopefully, they will play all 4 quarters next week.  The Gophers running game was very impressive once again!   They still need to get that passing game going though, that really will be the key to their season IMO.  Good win though!

Observations:

• The game was over at halfime.  No quit in the Blue Raiders though. 
• David Cobb was a beast, 220 yards rushing and 2 TD's.  
• Damien Wilson was the Gophers best defensive player for the 2nd game in a row. 
• Mitch Leidner has been quite underwhelming as starting QB thus far. 
• Mark my words, Maxx Williams will be playing on Sundays. 
• Maxx Williams also needs more passes thrown his way.  
• Jalen Myrick has looked very good at CB this season. 
• The Gophers OL was mashing people in the run game today. 
• Only 11 pass attempts by the Gophers, they need to get the ball down field more. 
• Minnesota was only 5 of 12 on 3rd down, they need to do better.  
• Gophers keep getting injured, that's not good this early in the season. 
• The Gophers need to do a better job of pressuring the QB.  
• Way too many missed tackles by the Gophers today. 
• I think that it's safe to say that Jack Lynn had his best day as a Gopher. 
• The Gophers secondary continued to impress.  
• Only 3 penalties for the Gophers today, they are not beating themselves! 
• K.J. Maye needs more looks for the Gophers too.  
• Minnesota is 2-0 for the 3rd season in a row.  Cupcakes?   
• The Gophers just cannot score on their first drive.  
• Up next?  @ TCU next Saturday!