Inside Enemy Lines: Closer look at the Minnesota Gophers

GopherIllustrated.com Publisher Ryan Burns interviews a writer that covers Colorado's upcoming opponent, Minnesota.

The Minnesota Gophers beat the Colorado Buffs in Boulder last September. Minnesota has a new offensive coordinator.

Tanner Morgan has only thrown the ball 18 and 19 times through two games. Minnesota's passing game overall looks much better. The Gophers lost four starters from last year's team.

Minnesota has outscored its first two opponents by a combined score of 110-10. The Gophers have yet to go up against a Power 5 opponent. Their offensive and defensive line are still a concern. Colorado is coming to town this week.

Mohamed Ibrahim is the top playmaker on Minnesota's offense. Chris Autman-Bell is expected to be the team's top pass-catcher. Brevyn Spann-Ford and Dylan Wright are expected by the media to get more targets. Trill Carter, Mariano Sori-Marin and the entire secondary are the strength of the defense.

The Gophers got out of last week's game pretty healthy. Daniel Jackson has missed the first two games because of an ankle injury, but he's warmed up in each of the last two.

Mike Sanford is going to make a statement in Minneapolis after getting fired after two seasons. Mike doesn't have the confidence that the Colorado offense can move the ball consistently against Joe Rossi's defense.

Mike Sanford was let go by P.J. Fleck. Rod Chance was on the Gophers coaching staff for the 2019 season. Clay Patterson was there longer and he was viewed in a good light.