Last year, this year

The Gophers' record this season is identical to last year's thus far, but the remaining schedule looks decidedly tougher. Here's a comparison of each team's statistics through six games:

2012Category2013

4-2, 0-2 Big TenRecord 4-2, 0-2

24.2Points per game31.2

19.8Points allowed per game24.2

165.8Rushing yards per game215.8

209.2Passing yards per game116.8

150.7Rushing yards allowed per game128.3

162.5Passing yards allowed per game255.5

58.2Penalty yards per game28.7

12Turnovers7

MarQueis Gray (153.6)Passer efficiencyMitch Leidner (132.4)

Donnell Kirkwood (467 yards)Leading rusherDavid Cobb (374 yards)

A.J. Barker (406 yards)Leading receiverDerrick Engel (182 yards)

Troy Stoudermire, Leading tacklersDamien Wilson (41),

Derrick Wells (31 apiece) Aaron Hill (33)