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Rams defense gears up for high-powered Minnesota offense

FORT COLLINS – Ready or not, here comes what could be the most challenging test of the season for the Colorado State defense. The University of Minnesota offense shows off a veteran quarterback that knows how to win, a dangerous duo at running back, size at receiver and an offensive line that has yet to give up a sack in 2016.

Golden Gophers’ quarterback Mitch Leidner and company certainly have the attention of Rams defensive coordinator Marty English.

“They’re big and physical and they’re in a big, physical conference,” said English. “They want to run the ball, but they have enough skill to play-action and stuff like that.