Minnesota 58, Indiana St 28

The Gophers moved to 2-0 today with a 58-28 win over Indiana State in Minneapolis.  I don't think the score was as close as it looks either, Indiana State scored 21 points once the Gophers eased up and started getting their backups some playing time.  I liked what I saw, they beat up on an inferior opponent like they are suppose to do, Mitch Leidner had perhaps his best game, the running game was rolling and the defense was stout when it needed to be.  Nice start to the season for the Gophers.

Observations:

• This is what non-conference FCS games are suppose to look like.  
• I really liked the look of the Gophers "new" offense today.  
• The Gophers have been money in the red zone so far this season. 
• I don't recall Mitch Leidner ever looking better than today.  
• Kobe McCrary aquitted himself quite nicely in his first bit of extended action. 
• I love it when former walk-ons work themselves into the rotation. 
• It was nice to see the Gophers backups get some game action today. 
• Emmit Carpenter was solid on field goals today. 
• Drew Wolitarsky had himself a really nice day! 
• Gophers LB Jack Lynn was all over the field on the defensive side. 
• I'm beginning to think that KiAnte Hardin is a bit of a knucklehead. 
• It was nice to see TE Brandon Lingen back on the field. 
• The Gophers Empire Class is already paying huge dividends.  
• I love the aggressiveness by the Gophers to close the first half. 
• When you are out-manned I guess it's wise to try some trickery. 
• If there is going to be a targeting rule it needs to be called consistently. 
• The Gophers may want to reconsider not using Ryan Santoso on kickoffs. 
• Who would have thought that Kamal Martin would take to LB so quickly. 
• Robert Tonyon Jr looks like a nice weapon for Indiana State. 
• Up next?  Colorado State @ Minnesota 2 weeks from today.