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How much does P.J. Fleck like mayonnaise?
Riding a three-game winning streak, the Gophers can believe a bowl berth is not only possible but likely this season, with only one more win needed in the final four games to become eligible for the postseason.
If Minnesota (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) reaches that mark or beyond, a spot in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina might be the team’s destination.
Recent bowl projections have been mentioning it for the U. That bowl’s viral moment usually comes with the winning coach having more than four gallons of mayonnaise oozed onto his head in a postgame celebration. For being subjected to the condiment, a $10,000 donation is made to the charity of his choice.
The Gophers’ first three-game Big Ten winning streak since 2022 was made possible Saturday, in part, by the improved play of the offensive line in the 48-23 win over Maryland. The O-line didn’t allow quarterback Max Brosmer to be sacked for the first time in eight games this season. With time to operate and work through his progressions, Brosmer was able to pick apart the Terrapins, with nearly 80% completions to seven pass catchers for 320 yards and four touchdowns.
“When you talk about Max’s performance, he didn’t get sacked,” Fleck said postgame. “You keep him back there clean, he can do what he just did.”
For instance, Brosmer had all day to wait for Elijah Spencer to get open on a deep over route in the second quarter. The 28-yard completion led to another touchdown and a rollicking 31-3 lead before halftime.
Brosmer’s first comment about what clicked Saturday was illustrative: “I thought, No. 1, our offensive line protected their butts off.”
The Gophers’ execution from the line to the quarterback, running backs and receivers allowed them to go 9 for 13 on third-down conversions.
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Author : Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Publish date : 2024-10-27 22:15:00
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