Offensive/Defensive Ranks after Week 4

As expected coming off a 37-34 shootout loss to Northwestern on Saturday, Minnesota saw a lot of increases in their offensive stats and noticeable decreases in some defensive categories, most notably passing yards allowed.

GophersNation.com takes a look at where Minnesota's offense and defense ranks in specific categories following Week 4.

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Offensive Ranks

Out of 130 teams

	Week 4 Rank	Previous Week Rank	Difference

Scoring Offense	105 (21.2 ppg)	117 (17 ppg)	+12
Total Offense	98 (341 ypg)	110 (322.3 ypg)	+12
Passing Offense	121 (149.8 ypg)	122 (148.7 ypg)	+1
Rushing Offense	T37 (191.2 ypg)	54 (173.7 ypg)	+17
Sacks Allowed	T29 (1.25 pg)	56 (1.67 pg)	+25
TFL Allowed	T11 (3.5 pg)	9th (3.33 pg)	-2

Defensive Ranks

Out of 130 teams

	Week 4 Rank	Previous Week Rank	Difference

Scoring Defense	50 (21 ppg)	31st (15.67 ppg)	-19
Total Defense	69 (364.5 ypg)	53rd (322 ypg)	-16
Passing Yards Allowed	99 (249.8 ypg)	50th (199.7 ypg)	-49
Rushing Defense	44 (114.8 ypg)	62nd (122.3 ypg)	+18
Sacks	T33 (2.75 pg)	27th (3 pg)	-6
Tackles for loss	T85 (5.2 pg)	92nd (5 pg)	+7

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