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- Minnesota's consensus win total is 6.5 with plus money on the over, while the author assigns a 70 percent chance to at least seven wins and projects an 8-4 regular season. - The schedule contains only two likely two-touchdown-underdog spots and two clear two-touchdown-favorite spots, leaving eight games expected to be priced within roughly one touchdown. - Quarterback Drake Lindsey returns for a second starting season alongside proven running back Darius Taylor, while Greg Johnson, Ashton Beers and Nathan Roy anchor the strongest portion of the offensive line. - Minnesota's defensive foundation includes edge Anthony Smith, additional pass rushers TJ Bush and Karter Menz, 100-tackle linebacker Maverick Baranowski and experienced defensive backs John Nestor and Kerry Brown. - The principal downside risks are unproven skill talent beyond Taylor, the right side of the offensive line, inexperienced defensive tackles against the run and a special-teams unit that must improve despite coordinator Daniel Da Prato's strong track record.

- QB: Drake PA from about the 7 to TE1 Helms/Johnson/Walsh For what it's worth, I won this one last year: "Freshman QB is gonna rely on Geers a lot this year.

- Pick/market: College Football News picks Minnesota, 49-3 It’s not like Minnesota will be looking to set an early tone to the season by piling on poor Eastern Illinois, but it will want to stress-test the...

- Minnesota's preferred offensive structure depends heavily on Darius Taylor staying healthy; the discussion frames a full season from Taylor as the key to pairing a legitimate run game with another developmental step from QB Drake Lindsey. - The offensive line brings back four starters, but one remaining position is described as a major uncertainty. - Tight end is another clear question mark after limited returning production, with the offense potentially leaning more on three-wide sets. - Walsh dealt with a hand injury during spring ball, while John Nestor was identified as a notable returning piece.

- QB/LB: If Drake Lindsey passes for 3,200 yards, completion percentage of 70%, 30 touchdowns, and a QB rating above 140.

- QB: To be honest, most of what the ticker would give you the score and then player stats….

- Pick/market: Book It: Five Predictions for the Gophers' 2026 season.