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Gophers' Leidner enjoying increased confidence

Minnesota's Mitch Leidner completed 27 of 44 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns against Ohio State last week after back-to-back weeks of passing for more than 300 yards.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Mitch Leidner tried to hurry to the huddle when he noticed Minnesota's athletic trainers heading his way Saturday at Ohio State.

Leidner was stopped by an official and told he needed to come out of the game. But he missed just one play in the 28-14 loss to the then-top-ranked Buckeyes.

The Gophers have become used to seeing Leidner bounce back, both from big hits and a slow start this season.