Minnesota 23, Colorado State 20

The Gophers pulled out a 23-20 OT win over Colorado State today to improve to 1-1 on the season.  It was not a pretty win, but I guess you take a road win over a quality opponent any way you can get them.  The offense still has looks of work to do, they are getting no push along the OL, the QB play has been very mediocre and they are dropping too many passes.  Defensively, the Gophers played well but they missed way too many tackles for my tastes.  Lots of work to do.

Observations:

• Even Jerry Kill was embarrassed by his teams offensive performance. 
• Colorado State was stacking the box to stop the run, no fear of Leidner. 
• This was easily Drew Wolitarsky's best game as a Gopher. 
• Rodney Smith continues to impress at RB for Minnesota. 
• Steven Richardson is clearly the Gophers best defensive lineman. 
• There was no quit in the Gophers today. 
• Road game + altitude + good opponent = trouble.  
• The Gophers pass rush really needs to improve.  
• Once again, some poor officiating today, it's becoming a troubling trend.  
• Minnesota need to start making some big plays.  
• Craig James needs to use better judgment on punt returns. 
• The Gophers do seem more willing to pass the ball this season. 
• Minnesota dropped too many passes, that has to stop. 
• Ryan Santoso's leg continues to impress.  Needs consistency though. 
• Turnovers:  Colorado State 4, Minnesota 2
• Total Yards:  Minnesota 413, Colorado State 314
• Is it my imagination or are college games getting longer? 
• Rashard Higgins would have probably helped Colorado State. 
• When did Minnesota fans start traveling so well?  
• Up next?  Kent State @ TCF Bank Stadium next Saturday.