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extend their winning streak to four games.
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the Big Ten and seventh nationally allowing only 57.2 points per game.
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## Defensive Lockdown Propelling Gophers? A Closer Look
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show! Joining us today is [Guest Name], former Gophers linebacker and current coach at [High School/College]. Welcome!
**Guest:** Thanks for having me.
**Interviewer:** We’re talking about the Gophers’ impressive defensive performance this season, particularly their run defense. Their success seems to be built on a strong foundation laid in recent years. Can you shed some light on this?
**Guest:** Absolutely. Look at their run defense rankings the past few years. In 2019, they were a strong 23rd nationally [[1](https://www.startribune.com/gophers-football-michigan-run-defense-tipping-point/601152784)]. By 2021, they jumped all the way to 8th in the nation! That’s remarkable consistency. Clearly, the coaching staff has instilled a strong defensive identity focused on stopping the run, and they’ve carried that success forward.
**Interviewer:** This year’s team seems to be picking up where they left off. How crucial is it for the Gophers to maintain this defensive strength, especially as they face tougher opponents?
**Guest:** It’s absolutely essential. In today’s college football, a strong run defense is non-negotiable. If they can shut down the opponent’s ground game, it forces them to become one-dimensional and predictable, making life easier for the Gopher offense.
**Interviewer:** Excellent point. Well, thanks for your insights, [Guest Name]. It’ll be exciting to see if this Gophers defense can continue its dominant run!
