Gophers Defense Dominates, Offense Struggles in Spring Practice

Tuesdays Gophers football spring practice showcased a dominant defense, with top safety Kerry Brown intercepting starting quarterback Drake Lindsey for a touchdown. New transfers Naquan Crowder and T.J. Bush also made their mark with sacks. Coach P.J. Fleck expressed frustration with the offenses mistakes, including poor pass protection and accuracy issues. Position battles are heating up, with Ayden West, Daniel Shipp, and Noah Jennings making strong impressions. At quarterback two, Max Shikenjanski leads the pack, while linebacker depth looks solid. The running back order remains unclear without injured AJ Turner or incoming freshman Ryan Estrada. The Gophers also secured a top pledge for the 2027 class with four-star tight end Brooks Bakko. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fd7004f8039fec0