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Matching strengths

Last update: September 27, 2007 - 7:12 PM

The Gophers offense will get its toughest test of the year Saturday against Ohio State's defense. Here's how the two teams rank in Big Ten stats:

GOPHERS ON OFFENSE

Category Big Ten rank Stat

Passing offense 2nd 257.8 ypg

Rushing offense 2nd 229.8 ypg

Total offense 2nd 487.5 ypg

Scoring offense 5th 35.5 ppg

OHIO STATE ON DEFENSE

Category Big Ten rank Stat

Passing defense 1st 120.2 ypg

Rushing defense 2nd 57.5 ypg

Total defense 1st 177.8 ypg

Scoring defense 1st 7.2 ppg

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