2 catches for 59 yards and a TD
Just blazing down the field on this one!

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What are your expectations and score predictions?

Lovie Smith has an elite beard.

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Oklahoma @ Nebraska
Southern Illinois @ Northwestern
Purdue @ Syracuse
Western Kentucky @ Indiana
Rutgers @ Temple
Penn State @ Auburn
New Mexico State @ Wisconsin
Toledo @ Ohio State
Michigan State @ Washington
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- Biggest takeaway from Fleck's pressure is he said Autman-Bell was currently at the hospital getting images on his leg. Not jumping to conclusions, but it does sound serious.

Quick recap of Saturday's dominate win for the Gophers

Not a big visitor list, and would probably expect the local commits to be in the house as well. We'll update as we get more confirmation.

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@Alex Carlson talks Scott Frost firing, recaps the win over Western Illinois, and previews the Gophers matchup with Colorado

#3 in the Big 10 and Michigan State #4. Dave Revsine talked about what a big game Minnesota/Michigan State is going to be.

The showdown in East Lansing is already getting buzz. I’m still pretty focused on the Colorado game, but next week is gonna be interminable waiting for Gophers/Sparty.

I’m not sure I’ve ever wanted to beat Michigan State this badly.

@Dylan Callaghan-Croley with a look at the lowly Buffaloes

NCAA will now enforce set dates that players can enter the transfer portal

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Massive visit weekend. Would obviously be an instant impact player

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Michael Brown-Stephens (MBS), Tanner Morgan, Thomas Rush, Tyler Nubin

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- Still playing in non-conference games that this staff hasn't scheduled, would love to schedule brand name teams to come play at Minnesota. Very open to those possibilities.
- Has nothing but respect for the former coaches that they'll be facing that are now on Colorado's staff
- Have to play incredible defense in order to win in the Big Ten. Wants to have complimentary offense, defense, and special teams.
- MBS has built up a lot of trust, things happen (talking about Saturday's fumble), got 22 yards of YAC on the next play - proud of his response
- Ciarrocca is still learning about his players after being gone for two years. Mentions Brockington's catch as an example of wanting to test him.
- On Preston Jelen TD - special person and football player, selfless player, willing to do whatever it takes, team loves him
- Says they pull things and watch clips from other games and learn from others' mistakes as well as their own during Sunday's team meetings
- Wasn't happy with the lone kick return coverage against Western Illinois, said it was a teachable moment in Sunday's meetings

Top Five PFF grades versus Western Illinois:

Offense:

1. Tanner Morgan - 92.3
2. Brevyn Spann-Ford - 89.8
3. Nathan Boe - 85.4
4. Chris Autman-Bell - 81.8
5. Nick Kallerup - 79.3

Defense:

1. Trill Carter - 91.6
2. Jordan Howden - 88.9
3. Michael Dixon - 74.0
4. Terell Smith - 73.5
5. Mariano Sori-Marin - 69.6

*Minimum of 20 snaps

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Colorado's JT Shrout is one of the worst QB's in college football so far this season. Not as bad as Iowa's Spencer Petras though.

Shrout is 18-of-44 for 208 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT. He was 5-of-21 against Air Force for 51 yards and a pick.

Brendon Lewis got the start in Colorado's season opener against TCU, he was 13-of-18 for 78 yards while rushing for 42 yards before getting replaced by Shrout.

Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell said there will be a competition on who gets the start Saturday against Minnesota.

Regardless of who gets the start, I'm not sure if either will provide a significant boost to the Buffaloes' offense. However, Lewis can make plays with his legs, so that is a factor to watch.

@Alex Carlson gives his thoughts on Saturday's win and recaps key plays from the game