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Quick Lane Bowl: Gophers have edge in defense, special teams

QUICK LANE BOWL

at Ford Field in Detroit

Gophers (5-7) vs. Central Michigan (7-5)

4 p.m. Monday, ESPN2, KFXN-FM 100.3

Who has the edge?

OFFENSE -- The 5-7 Gophers' offense will directed by TE coach Rob Reeves, the acting offensive coordinator since Matt Limegrover was fired Nov. 29. The Gophers ranked 104th of 128 teams in total offense this year (357.1 yards per game). Some bright spots have been from QB Mitch Leidner, who tied a school record with four straight games of 250 or more passing yards, and freshman RB Shannon Brooks, who leads team with 644 rushing yards (6.