OSU vs Minnesota
September 27
Overview:
The Gophers return 15 starters on a squad that went 1-11 in
2007 under first year head coach Tim Brewster.
Coach Brewster is optimistic about 2008 but road games with Illinois, Purdue, Wisconsin AND Ohio State
will be a tall task for any Big Ten team let alone one that is trying to
rebuild.
By Pete Quint
Preview:
For the second straight week, OSU will face a mobile
quarterback with a strong arm. Unfortunately
starter Adam Web throws almost as many touchdowns as interceptions. Look for the Buckeye defense to put a lot of
heat on the sophomore. Injuries and
being slightly undersized lead to a dreadful pass rush in 2007 and with many of
the defensive starters back the massive Buckeye offensive line should be able
to control the line of scrimmage.
Outcome:
Don’t expect this game to be any different than last year’s
30-7 drubbing. The Gophers are still
adjusting to Brewster’s offense but should be markedly better. Even with a year under Brewster’s scheme, the
Buckeyes will be too much for Minnesota
to handle.