DAVE CAMPBELL
Maryland guard Diamond Miller, left, and Ohio State guard Taylor Thierry vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Indiana, Iowa, Maryland top stacked Big Ten Tournament field

By Dave Campbell Feb. 28, 2023 04:54 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The final day of a top-notch regular season in the Big Ten

FILE - Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim warms up before playing in an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Minnesota plays Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 29. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Pinstripe Bowl rejoins Minnesota's Fleck, Syracuse's Babers

By Dave Campbell Dec. 28, 2022 12:44 PM EST
Dino Babers and P.J. Fleck got to know each other as up-and-coming head coaches in

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck talks with officials during a timeout in the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Minnesota won 23-16. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Minnesota gives Fleck 1-year extension, plus raise

By Dave Campbell Dec. 07, 2022 06:34 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck had his contract extended Wednesday by

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball down the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Ibrahim, Gophers seek bounce-back with rush records in play

By Dave Campbell Nov. 21, 2022 06:35 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mohamed Ibrahim was having a hard time realizing how remarkable of

Iowa defensive linemen Yahya Black, right, and John Waggoner, center, carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy back to their locker room after defeating Minnesota in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Iowa edges Minnesota 13-10 to keep Floyd, control B1G West

By Dave Campbell Nov. 19, 2022 07:50 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Iowa's normally dominant defense was trampled all afternoon, in a

St. Thomas running back Shawn Shipman (26) rushes the ball in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan Tech Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at O'Shaughnessy Stadium in St. Paul, Minn. (Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune via AP)
St. Thomas enjoys big jump to FCS after boot from D3 league

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2022 04:04 PM EST
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Sixteen months ago, as St. Thomas prepared to complete an

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 45-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
B1G '23 schedule brings challenges, quirks, unclear future

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2022 05:47 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Big Ten's 2023 football schedule caused a big gulp for Gophers

Rutgers running back Samuel Brown, left, runs up field against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Leading Rutgers rusher Brown set for season-ending surgery

By Dave Campbell Oct. 29, 2022 08:29 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rutgers running back Samuel Brown V will have season-ending

Minnesota tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford (88) is tackled by Rutgers defensive back Robert Longerbeam (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Ibrahim, Minnesota blank Rutgers 31-0 to stop 3-game skid

By Dave Campbell Oct. 29, 2022 06:03 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — There aren't many accomplishments left at Minnesota for Mohamed

Purdue running back Dylan Downing (38) celebrates with tight end Payne Durham after scoring a touchdown against Minnesota during the first half an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Spoilermakers: Purdue stifles No. 21 Minnesota for 20-10 win

By Dave Campbell Oct. 01, 2022 03:57 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Purdue has made a habit of these upsets of Top 25 teams under Jeff

Minnesota's Daniel Jackson, right, catches a pass for a touchdown against Michigan State's Charles Brantley during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Receivers step up for 21st-ranked Minnesota; Purdue up next

By Dave Campbell Sep. 29, 2022 07:20 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Brown-Stephens was taking off his shoulder pads in

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota WR Autman-Bell needs season-ending surgery on leg

By Dave Campbell Sep. 19, 2022 01:00 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota will enter Big Ten play without leading receiver Chris

New Mexico State quarterback Gavin Frakes, left, walks off the field after throwing an interception during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Minnesota on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Gophers' Ibrahim quickly returns to form after Achilles tear

By Dave Campbell Sep. 13, 2022 06:04 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At first, Mohamed Ibrahim believed his injury in last year's

Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Western Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Morgan, Minnesota air it out in 62-10 romp past W. Illinois

By Dave Campbell Sep. 10, 2022 04:11 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota never let up against another overmatched opponent, from

Minnesota NCAA college football punter Mark Crawford speaks to the media during an interview Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. From Rutgers standout Adam Korsak to Minnesota's Mark Crawford, half of the primary punters in the Big Ten this season are products of Prokick Australia. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Big Ten punters just keep turning up from down under

By Dave Campbell Sep. 06, 2022 02:05 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Big Ten territory will soon stretch to the West Coast with UCLA

New Mexico State coach Jerry Kill, left, and Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck, right, embrace after Minnesota defeated New Mexico State 38-0 in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota opens with 38-0 win over Kill, New Mexico State

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2022 12:17 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jerry Kill's unexpected return to Minnesota with his rebuilding

FILE - Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Quarterback Tanner Morgan, running back Mo Ibrahim, wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell and center John Michael Schmitz will be major drivers of whatever success the Gophers enjoy in 2022.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ibrahim's return fueled Gophers super seniors for 1 more try

By Dave Campbell Aug. 15, 2022 01:56 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mohamed Ibrahim started asking some of his fellow seniors near the

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota chops down No. 18 Wisconsin 23-13 to take back Axe

By Dave Campbell Nov. 27, 2021 07:53 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's fans gleefully converged on the field as Paul

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass as Nebraska linebacker Damian Jackson (38) closes in during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Gophers lean on leader Morgan as surging Badgers, Axe arrive

By Dave Campbell Nov. 26, 2021 10:11 AM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tanner Morgan got the game ball for Minnesota last week, a

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) carries the ball against Illinois defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Defense dominates for Illinois in 14-6 win at Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Nov. 06, 2021 03:48 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chase Brown rushed 33 times for 150 yards, and the Illinois