Minnesota 43, San Jose State 24

The Gophers move to 4-0 today with a 43-24 victory over San Jose State at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.  The Gophers took their running game to another level today, they gained 353 yards rushing, they completely dominated the line of scrimmage and time of possession battles.  Once again, they just wore their opponent down.  151 yards rushing for Mitch Leidner, 121 yards rushing for David Cobb, 6 rushing TD's.  On the downside, the Gophers only threw for 71 yards today, that has to get better as they head into the B1G schedule, they also gave up 439 passing yards, that will need to improve also.  As expected, the Gophers will now take their 4-0 record into B1G play, there are no gimme's from this point on, let's hope for the best. 

Observations:

• I would say the Gophers have a full fledged QB controversy.  
• Gopher QB Mitch Leidner is a beast running the football. 
• The Gopher passing game still needs a lot of work. 
• Ben Lauer looked very good at the LT spot today.  
• LB Aaron Hill is the most underrated player on the Gophers squad. 
• The Gophers defense gave up too many big plays.  
• Time of Possession:  Minnesota 41:02; San Jose State 18:58. 
• Eric Murray has played well but still has a ways to go at CB for the Gophers.
• I've been very impressed with the play of LB De'Vondre Campbell. 
• RB David Cobb continues to impress.  I love the Gophers RB depth. 
• I did not like to see 2 missed extra points, those can haunt you.  
• Gophers do not beat themselves.  Least penalized team in B1G.  
• SJSU punter Harrison Waid may want to work on his anger management issues.  
• Once again, nice half time adjustments by Gophers DC Tracy Claeys.  
• Props to SJSU WR Chandler Jones, he had a heckuva game. 
• I'm not a big fan of Beth Mowins calling the game on ESPN. 
• It's safe to say, SJSU QB David Fales will be playing on Sundays. 
• Up next?  Iowa in the B1G opener at TCF Bank Stadium next Saturday.