What could shock Minnesota fans this season?
We are just over two weeks away from Gophers football kicking off the 2024 season at home against North Carolina. Let's dive into five bold predictions for the Gophers, who have a chance to be a team on the rise in the 18-team Big Ten.Taylor is already a household name in Minnesota, but most around the country aren't familiar with the sophomore running back. Head coach P.J.
In five starts last year, Taylor averaged 159.2 rushing yards. Minnesota returns most of the offensvie line and with a revamped passing attack there could be big lanes for him to run through this season.Since Fleck took over the Gophers, Minnesota has had its fair share of questions at the quarterback position. Tanner Morgan started every game in 2019 and 2020, but there have been multiple starters every other season.
Lindsey comes to Minnesota as a heralded high school quarterback prospect and all signs point towards him having a realistic shot at the true backup role as soon as this season. This is not a prediction that Brosmer will struggle, but given the unpredictability of a college football season, I think there is a solid chance we see Lindsey thrust into a high-pressure situation as a true freshman.
While he might not be a starting safety in Week 1 as a true freshman, I think Fleck and the Gophers will get creative and find ways to get him on the field — and I think he proves them correct with an explosive play with the ball in his hands at some point this season, be a punt return for a touchdown, a pick-six or a fumble return for a score.Spencer was a player that I was very high on when the Gophers added him from the transfer portal last offseason.
If Minnesota does open up its offense more in 2024 and throw the football, I think Spencer is a player that will benefit the most. At 6-foot-2 and190 pounds, he projects as one of the top red zone threats on the roster. If they're able to throw for more than 20 passing touchdowns this season, I think Spencer has a chance to haul in 10 of them.
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