When an offense is balanced, it becomes difficult to defend.
Last season, the Gophers effectively utilized their personnel to create one of the nation’s most explosive passing attacks. Dynamic wide receivers and an efficient quarterback guided Minnesota in 2019. The explosiveness on the perimeter was complemented by a well-executed zone-blocking scheme. This meant opposing defenses had to choose whether they wanted to take away the run or pass.
If teams dedicated resources to stop Minnesota’s aerial threats, the coaches countered by running the football into lighter boxes. The Gophers’ offensive line did an excellent job of creating movement and getting to the second level via outside zone.