The Minnesota Golden Gophers’ released their depth chart this morning for Saturday’s matchup with Ohio State. The most notable change was 6’9’’, 400-lb. true freshman Daniel Faalele starting at right tackle in place of redshirt sophomore Sam Schlueter.
Faalele was inserted at right tackle in the third quarter against Iowa after Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson abused Schlueter for three sacks in the first half. He had previously only seen in action in the Gophers’ season opener against New Mexico State, as the coaching staff had hoped to limit his participation to four games, preserving his redshirt.