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Previewing the 2016 Minnesota Golden Gophers

Minnesota comes to Lincoln sharing a three-way tie for the Big Ten’s west division with Nebraska and Wisconsin, and controlling their own destiny. Their most impressive performance might arguably be a 29-26 loss at Penn State at the start of October. Certainly, doubts about the Gophers could come from a seven point victories over Oregon State and Colorado State and a two point victory over Rutgers. Run the table against Nebraska, Northwestern and Wisconsin, and the Gophers head to Indianapolis at 10-2. Lose out, and the 7-5 Gophers wonder just what might have been this season.

Quarterback Mitch Leidner hasn’t exactly lived up to Todd McShay’s hype; he’s completed 58% of his passes for 1,505 yards and five touchdowns with six interceptions; that’s good for ninth in the Big Ten. He’s also rushed for 251 yards and seven touchdowns. Leidner’s favorite target is senior Drew Wolitarsky, who’s caught 45 passes for 579 yards and three touchdowns; that’s more than a third of the Gophers catches and passing yards. Injuries to tight end Brandon Lingen ended his season after just three games; Nate Wozniak, his replacement, has caught 10 passes for 106 yards.

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