Halftime analysis: Gophers haven't completed a pass; Cobb's been dominant

The Gophers have completed zero passes but lead San Jose State 17-7 at halftime thanks to a strong effort on the ground by David Cobb.

September 20, 2014 at 9:42PM
Minnesota Golden Gophers running back David Cobb (27) rushed for yards before turning the ball over in the second quarter as the Minnesota Gophers took on San Jose State at TCF Stadium, Saturday, September 20, 2014 in Minneapolis, MN. ] (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES � eflores@startribune.com
Minnesota Golden Gophers running back David Cobb (27) rushed for yards before turning the ball over in the second quarter as the Minnesota Gophers took on San Jose State at TCF Stadium, Saturday, September 20, 2014 in Minneapolis, MN. ] (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES � eflores@startribune.com (Brian Stensaas — DML - Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Gophers lead San Jose State 17-7 at halftime. Some quick takeaways:

* The Gophers have yet to complete a pass. Chris Streveler is 0-for-2. With Mitch Leidner and Maxx Williams on the sideline, they're not being cute.

* David Cobb has carried 22 times for 149 yards. No other running back has carried the ball. Streveler has nine carries for 73 years. That's been the whole offense. Cobb fumbled into the end zone late in the second quarter.

* Blake Jurich is no David Fales. San Jose State had an impressive offense last year with Fales threading the needle to his receivers. Jurich led one TD drive, as the Gophers had a lapse in their secondary on a 46-yard pass and missed some tackles on a bubble screen that went for a 27-yard TD. But Jurich has thrown two bad interceptions.

* San Jose State coach Ron Caragher has left himself open to second guessing, trying a 58-yard field goal, and then letting Jurich pass after Cobb's fumble with just 29 seconds left in the half.

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