Minnesota needs to solidify its run defense before Week 1.
Last season, Minnesota's defense allowed 149.1 rushing yards per game, which ranked 62nd in the FBS. Excluding the shortened COVID year in 2020, it was their worst mark as a program since 2018.at his replacement Corey Hetherman
The interior defensive line was one of the few positions that Minnesota did not add to from the transfer portal this offseason. Deven Eastern is the top returner, having played more than 400 snaps last year, followed by Logan Richter at 265, while versatile veteran Jalen Logan-Redding played 263 snaps along the interior last season.
Ultimately there will be a lot of familiar faces along the Gophers' front seven this season, and the unit's ability to stop the run will be tested early and often. The Gophers will get a breather against Rhode Island and Nevada in Weeks 2 and 3, but then face two very run-heavy schemes to open Big Ten play. Iowa and Michigan both ranked near the top-30 in run percentage last season and they might run the ball even more in 2024.
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