By Tyler Rushmeyer
Minnesota's Big Ten opener looms just two weeks away and, as the Gophers quickly found out Saturday, the team still has a lot of work to do if it is to make any noise in the conference this season. Facing a ranked nonconference opponent for the first time in nearly a decade, Minnesota was outplayed and outmanned on both sides of the ball, particularly on defense, as No. 22 California scorched the Gophers for 531 total yards in their 42-17 win. Offensively, Minnesota failed to put together consistent drives throughout the contest. Plagued by turnovers, dropped passes and an inconsistent running game, the Gophers still managed to pick up 352 total yards but failed to pick up big plays at crucial junctures throughout the game.
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