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Ohio State Football: Big Ten West week 3 predictions

By Thomas Scurlock

MADISON, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers scores a touchdown past Norman Anderson #16 of the Central Michigan Chippewas in the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers scores a touchdown past Norman Anderson #16 of the Central Michigan Chippewas in the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 29: Rashod Bateman #13 of the Minnesota Gophers carries the ball against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the game on August 29, 2018 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Gophers defeated the Jackrabbits 28-21. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 29: Rashod Bateman #13 of the Minnesota Gophers carries the ball against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the game on August 29, 2018 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Gophers defeated the Jackrabbits 28-21. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Minnesota (-15.5) vs. Georgia Southern

The Golden Gophers needed two overtimes to put away Fresno State last week 38-35, but the win puts them in perfect position to finish 3-0 in non-conference play for the fourth-straight year.

I am concerned about Minnesota’s offense.  It returned plenty of talent, but it has lacked explosiveness and consistency so far.

The defense has been inconsistent too.

I thought the Golden Gophers would be the sleeper team in the West, but I am thinking that pick was dead wrong.

Georgia Southern won’t put up much of a fight.  It is a one-trick pony and Minnesota’s run defense has been pretty good.

Golden Gophers earn a decisive win 37-13.

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