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Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck spoke to the media today and discussed the state of his football team, various “messages” he instills and the test they have coming up on Saturday.
The test for his offense is a massive one. Wisconsin’s defense is the second-best in the country behind only Georgia according to the metrics and is an absolute juggernaut against the run.
Minnesota relies heavily on its run game to set up quarterback Tanner Morgan in advantageous situations and move the sticks. The group has not faced a run defense the caliber of Wisconsin, though—one that allows only 64.3 rushing yards per game and 2.2 yards per carry.
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Fleck gave high praise to that entire unit during his Monday press conference, especially the linebacking core.
PJ Fleck in his Monday presser:
"[Wisconsin's] linebackers are better than they've ever been." #Badgers
— Ben Kenney (@benzkenney) November 23, 2021
PJ Fleck on Leo Chenal:
"[Chenal] is 260 pounds but he moves like 220. He's thick and he'll hit you. He's strong, he could play defensive end for you. But he's running like a linebacker."#thick
— Ben Kenney (@benzkenney) November 23, 2021
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