Huskies Front Seven To Take On Experienced Minnesota Offensive Line

As good as Washington's defensive line has been through the early parts of the season, their toughest assignments still lie ahead. In three games, the Huskies have generated 8 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, and generated a havoc rate of 22.9 percent, good for No. 9 in the nation, according to CFBTrack. Now, their Big Ten matchup is ahead in the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who boast one of the most experienced offensive line units in the conference.

From left to right along the starting line, the Gophers feature junior left tackle Nathan Roy, senior left guard Greg Johnson, a pair of fifth-year seniors in center Ashton Beers and right guard Tony Nelson, along with sophomore right tackle Daniel Shipp at right tackle. All five starters have spent their entire career at Minnesota, a nod to head coach P.J. Fleck and his ability to retain talent at critical positions.