Michigan football: Predicting Every Game of Jim Harbaugh’s First Season
By Joel Greer
At Minnesota Gophers (Oct. 31)
Michigan leads series, 75-25-3
Last Meeting (2014): Minnesota, 30-14
Jan 1, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner (7) passes as Missouri Tigers linebacker Donavin Newsom (25) defends during the second half in the 2015 Citrus Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl. Missouri wins 33-17 over Minnesota. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
In his fifth season on the job, Coach Jerry Kill has rebuilt the Gophers from a 3-9 record in 2011 to a pair of 8-5 seasons in 2013-14.
Minnesota should have a decent year in 2015,
The return of Mitch Leidner at qb will give the Gophers solid QB play.
Leidner threw for 1798 yards a year ago, but he will have to step it up a notch since David Cobb and his 1626 rushing yards have departed.
Minnesota captured the Little Brown Jug a season ago. Cobb, who has graduated, ran for 183 yards while Leidner hit 14 of his 22 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown.
This time will be different as the Wolverines will key on the passing attack,
outlasting the Gophers in an exciting game.
Prediction: Michigan 31, Minnesota 27.
Next: Rutgers