The Wolverine Now

2014 09-24 Minnesota Preview

The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports

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BY RYAN TICE M innesota completed just one pass last week against San Jose State, but it did not matter because the ground-ori- ented Gophers grinded their way to a 24-7 victory. Redshirt freshman quarterback Chris Streveler, who started his first game in the absence of injured starter Mitch Leidner, was even honored as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week despite just seven passing attempts, thanks to 161 yards and a touchdown on the ground. However, the true star was senior run- ning back David Cobb, who totaled 207 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns. He has been the weapon that makes the Gophers' offense go this fall. Minnesota has handed the ball off to Cobb on 36.5 of its offensive snaps this season — so de- fenses know what to expect, but he still averages 5.9 yards per carry. The 5-11, 220-pounder ranks sixth na- tionally with 539 yards on the ground — more rushing yards than 51 Football Bowl Subdivision teams have gained this season — and benefitted from Streveler's running presence at quarterback last week while posting his second 200-yard game of the year. "I don't think they'll be able to run it 58 times and pass it only seven, and be suc- SEPT. 24, 2014 Redshirt freshman quarterback Chris Streveler made his first career start last weekend, and while he completed only one pass, he ran for 161 yards and a TD. PHOTO COURTESY MINNESOTA ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Gophers Gaining Ground Rushing Attack Propels Minnesota In Its Pursuit Of The Little Brown Jug

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