Learning on the fly. It’s what the Gophers quarterbacks will be doing this season as both starting candidates lack any true Division-I starting experience. It’s a challenge two freshmen will need to overcome as they lead the Minnesota football team in 2018.
No matter what happens, the Gophers will kick off the regular season with a redshirt or true freshman taking the first snap. There is certain to be growing pains.
However, with help from offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, head coach P.J. Fleck is noticing gradual improvement from young quarterbacks Tanner Morgan and Zack Annexstad in fall practices.