The Gophers rank fourth in the Big Ten this season in scoring defense. A look at how the unit has improved in points per game allowed since hitting bottom in 2007:
YearPPGNCAA rank
201418.715th (tie)
201322.224th
201224.745th
201131.793rd
201033.098th
200923.850th
200824.861st
200736.7110th