Minnesota Faces Tough Road Ahead After Loss to Iowa

The Gophers must improve their run game as they prepare to face Michigan and USC in upcoming Big Ten matchups.

Minnesota's run defense faltered in their recent 31-14 loss to Iowa, with the Hawkeyes rushing for 272 yards and four touchdowns.
The Gophers have struggled to maintain leads, being outscored significantly in the second halves of their losses to Iowa and North Carolina.
Michigan, coming off a narrow 27-24 victory over USC, will host Minnesota next, posing a significant challenge with their strong running game.
Minnesota's offense ranks poorly in the Big Ten, particularly in rushing yards, despite having a capable lead back in Darius Taylor.
Coach P.J. Fleck emphasized the need for the Gophers to play consistently for all 60 minutes to compete in the highly competitive Big Ten.