Buffalo at Minnesota

The Gophers are going to have a tough time this season. Minnesota lost a significant amount of high-end talent to the NFL draft, and it will take a considerable effort to finish over .500. It looks like redshirt freshman Drake Lindsey will get the start vs. Buffalo. Minnesota won the last meeting 17-7, and this appears to be another defensive battle. Buffalo brings back nine starters on defense, and that is where the success of this team is evident. The Bulls won 9 games last year, predominantly led by their defense. Minnesota has been a staple as a strong defensive team, and this year should be no different. The Golden Gophers have featured top-10 scoring defenses in three of the last four seasons, allowing just 16.9 points per game a year ago. Early in the season, defenses seem to be sharp, while the offenses take a bit longer to come together. This is a defensive game from start to finish. Make the play UNDER the total.