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Gophers' season hinges on recharged Leidner

AUG 10, 2015 at 4:44p ET

AUG 10, 2015 at 4:44p ET

Last year when the going got tough, Minnesota Golden Gophers QB Mitch Leidner struggled.

Against Ohio State, Nebraska and Wisconsin completed 37 percent of his passes for 315 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Combine that with going 1-2 down the stretch and the team missed out on going to the Big Ten title game.

Coming into 2015, Leidner has newfound confidence after getting a pep talk from Saints head coach Sean Payton at the Manning Passing Academy.