Minus Ibrahim, Minnesota leans on rugged OL, deep RB group

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim rushes for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. Ohio State won 45-31. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan carries against Ohio State during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. Ohio State won 45-31. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) rushes past Ohio State linebacker Haskell Garrett (92) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. Ohio State won 45-31. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Cincinnati defensive lineman Malik Vann (42) pressures Miami (Ohio) quarterback AJ Mayer (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Miami (Ohio) head coach Chuck Martin stands in the end zone prior to an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)