BRIAN HALL
Maryland defensive back Marcus Lewis (8) holds onto the ball after making an interception against Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 17 Minnesota routs Maryland 52-10 to stay unbeaten

By Brian Hall Oct. 26, 2019 06:49 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Coach P.J. Fleck had finished celebrating No. 17 Minnesota's

Rodney Smith, Gophers run over Illinois on way to 40-17 win

By Brian Hall Oct. 05, 2019 07:10 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tanner Morgan saw the defense sink towards the line of scrimmage

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (1) is tackled by South Dakota State safety Jarek Berg (14), defensive end Austin Smenda (34) and linebacker Seven Wilson (7) during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Gophers avoid upset with 28-21 win over South Dakota State

By Brian Hall Aug. 30, 2019 12:22 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Don't tell coach P.J. Fleck that Minnesota's narrow win against

Purdue defensive lineman Kai Higgins is called for face mask penalty against Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota defense shows in 41-10 win against Purdue

By Brian Hall Nov. 10, 2018 06:49 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Known for his catchphrases, Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck had one for

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck talks with his team prior to an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Minneapolis. Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck watched big play after big play by Illinois last weekend and knew a change was needed. The Illini’s first two drives each culminated with a 72-yard touchdown run by Reggie Corbin. Fleck fired defensive coordinator Robb Smith on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
After firing coordinator, Fleck seeks defensive improvement

By Brian Hall Nov. 06, 2018 08:17 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After watching long gain after long gain by Illinois last weekend,