Minnesota prepares rushing attack for challenge against Washington

The Minnesota Golden Gophers face the Washington Huskies in their Big Ten opener, coming off a game where they rushed for 191 yards against Akron. This performance raised questions about the consistency of their rushing game after previous struggles this season. While Minnesota's offensive identity has shifted under offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr., they hope to find a reliable ground game led by transfer TJ Thomas. Washington stands 17th nationally in rushing defense, presenting a formidable challenge for the Gophers. Minnesota's success may hinge on a complete performance on the ground as they look to improve on their season average of 102 rushing yards per game, one of the lowest in the nation.

• 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Did the Gophers finally fix their rushing attack? Washington will provide the answer