DAVE CAMPBELL
FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball as Rutgers defensive back Christian Izien (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier, File)
Getting Bateman back could be game-changer for Gophers

By Dave Campbell Oct. 14, 2020 04:56 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Big Ten football went on hiatus, Tanner Morgan settled

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Bateman has decided to opt back in to the 2020 football season in light of the Big Ten’s resumption of fall competition. That's contingent on the star junior gaining the necessary eligibility clearance. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Minnesota star WR Bateman wants to opt back into 2020 season

By Dave Campbell Sep. 22, 2020 03:20 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman has decided to opt

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) turns upfield against Auburn during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football gam in Tampa, Fla. Bateman has opted out of the 2020 season amid concerns about the coronavirus, forgoing his remaining two years of eligibility to enter the 2021 NFL draft. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Gophers WR Bateman skips season amid virus worries, goes pro

By Dave Campbell Aug. 04, 2020 02:51 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota star wide receiver Rashod Bateman will pass on a

Colleges thrown for big losses in sports budget crunch

By Dave Campbell May. 08, 2020 08:51 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the end of this virus-disrupted school year drawing

Wisconsin running back Bradrick Shaw (7) holds Paul Bunyan's Axe in celebration after Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Badgers get Axe back, blame Minnesota for too many displays

By Dave Campbell Nov. 30, 2019 09:52 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Minnesota beat Wisconsin last year to stop a 14-game

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) is tackled by Wisconsin cornerback Semar Melvin (20) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Badgers take back Axe in snowy 38-17 win vs. Gophers

By Dave Campbell Nov. 30, 2019 07:18 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As soon as Wisconsin’s victory over Minnesota went final,

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
As Gophers aim for title game, Badgers seek to take back Axe

By Dave Campbell Nov. 29, 2019 10:21 AM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The empty display case in the locker room at Wisconsin has

Iowa defensive lineman Brady Reiff, center, sacks Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Minnesota QB Morgan uncertain for next game with concussion

By Dave Campbell Nov. 19, 2019 02:49 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The status of quarterback Tanner Morgan is uncertain for

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes against Illinois in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Penn State (8-0) plays against Minnesota (8-0) on Saturday, Nov. 9. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
No. 7 Minnesota making major strides in Ciarrocca’s offense

By Dave Campbell Nov. 13, 2019 07:56 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With no game on the schedule the week before Minnesota

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck cheers his team during an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 7 Minnesota seeks new era for long-languishing program

By Dave Campbell Nov. 10, 2019 02:33 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The 12-point lead Minnesota held with less than four minutes

Minnesota football players hold up the Governor's Victory Bell after winning 31-26 against Penn State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 13 Minnesota stays unbeaten vs No. 5 Penn State, 31-26

By Dave Campbell Nov. 09, 2019 03:39 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The progress made by Minnesota in coach P.J. Fleck's third

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) runs with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
They're unbeaten too: No. 5 Penn State at No. 13 Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2019 03:49 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The college football spotlight this weekend has been aimed

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Fleck believes keeping an open line of communication is the key to allowing him to redshirt a player without resistance, and avoid having an athlete make the decision himself. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Minnesota coach PJ Fleck gets contract extended through 2026

By Dave Campbell Nov. 05, 2019 03:14 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota made a major commitment toward keeping coach P.J.

Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) and defensive back Jordan Howden (23) celebrate after Winfield intercepts the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)
Unbeaten No. 17 Minnesota aims to avoid letdown vs. Maryland

By Dave Campbell Oct. 25, 2019 03:14 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As Minnesota waited in the locker room to take the field and

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith stays on his feet as Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry tries to tackle him during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Rodney Smith, unbeaten Gophers run over Huskers 34-7

By Dave Campbell Oct. 12, 2019 11:09 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — All week long at Minnesota's practice facility, players were

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes against Illinois in the first quarter at an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Brrrr: Unbeaten Gophers embrace cold night game vs. Huskers

By Dave Campbell Oct. 11, 2019 01:14 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The weather in Minnesota this weekend is forecast to turn wintry.

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
After career game, Minnesota QB Morgan turns toward Illinois

By Dave Campbell Oct. 04, 2019 07:04 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pressure came quickly at Tanner Morgan from two Purdue rushers

Summit League invites St. Thomas to go Division I

By Dave Campbell Oct. 04, 2019 06:14 PM EDT
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — St. Thomas is seeking to become Minnesota's second NCAA

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes under the pressure of Georgia Southern linebacker Lane Ecton (7) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Johnson lifts Minnesota late to beat Georgia Southern 35-32

By Dave Campbell Sep. 14, 2019 07:53 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — This Minnesota team has made falling behind in the fourth quarter

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Florida Atlantic during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Big Ten 1st impressions: Maryland, OSU look good at QB

By Dave Campbell Sep. 05, 2019 06:58 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With so few games in a football season and such a long wait to get