Minnesota’s offensive line is in dire straights after it’s given up 13 sacks in five games. Now the Golden Gophers travel to Ohio State this week and plan to turn to a freshman to help fix the problem.

But he’s not just any freshman. Daniel Faalele is listed at 6-foot-9 and 400 pounds. Faalele arrived in Minnesota from Australia by way of IMG Academy. A 4-star recruit, Faalele has already played in two games this season, but this will be his first start.

“Daniel (Faalele) is a guy that can handle a lot … I feel like at this point, he can play,” coach P.J. Fleck said at a press conference.

The Daily Gopher reported that Faalele is still acclimating to football after he didn’t even play in games as a high school junior. Minnesota reportedly hoped to save Faalele’s redshirt, but it appears those plans have gone by the wayside.