We are only a week out from #BeatTheFrogs, so let's examine the schedule, the personnel, and the coaching staff in order to set some final pre-season expectations for the Gophers.
QUESTION: What should fans expect from a Gopher program that has rewarded optimism under Jerry Kill?
Facts:
Key Losses:
Key Returners:
9/3 - TCU
9/12 - at CSU
9/19 - Kent St.
9/26 - Ohio
10/3 - at Northwestern
10/10 - at Purdue
10/17 - Nebraska
10/31 - Michigan
11/07 - at Ohio State
11/14 - at Iowa
11/21 - Illinois
11/28 - Wisconsin
Conclusion: There is no getting around the fact that an already anemic offense lost some serious firepower.