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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

Minnesota linebacker Jack Gibbens (47) stops Nebraska running back Rahmir Johnson (14) on a run in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Division-leading Gophers give stout run 'D' test vs. Illini

By Dave Campbell Nov. 04, 2021 01:21 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The thousand-mile distance from Big Ten country to South

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck talks on the radio during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
1st-place Minnesota gives coach PJ Fleck new 7-year contract

By Dave Campbell Nov. 03, 2021 01:05 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prominently included in the endless supply of mottos and

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, is congratulated by athletic director Alan Haller following a 37-33. win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Eyes up: Big 10 bowl picture crowded at top, murky in middle

By Dave Campbell Nov. 02, 2021 08:06 PM EDT
With four weeks to go in conference play, the Big Ten's three highest-ranked

Minnesota running back Bryce Williams, left, runs with the ball against Northwestern safety Brandon Joseph during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bryce Williams' injury leaves another runner out for Gophers

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2021 01:28 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has likely lost another running back to a season

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) carries the ball against Maryland defensive back Nick Cross (3) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota freshmen run over Maryland in 34-16 romp

By Dave Campbell Oct. 23, 2021 07:10 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Freshmen Ky Thomas and Mar'Keise Irving became the fourth

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes against Nebraska in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota's seasoned line in peak form with Maryland up next

By Dave Campbell Oct. 21, 2021 01:03 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Most of Minnesota's regular offensive linemen might have

Nebraska coach Scott Frost protests a delay of game penalty for use of illegal signals, during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Slip-up margin slimmed, Nebraska seeks progress at Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Oct. 14, 2021 11:08 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hints of that long-awaited breakthrough for Nebraska under

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) runs the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Minnesota RB Potts done for season with undisclosed injury

By Dave Campbell Oct. 11, 2021 12:24 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota running back Trey Potts will miss the remainder of

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minnesota's shutout-emboldened 'D' pivots to Bowling Green

By Dave Campbell Sep. 23, 2021 06:01 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After a troubling amount of long-gain lapses in the first

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, left, cuts upfield against Tulsa defensive back Travon Fuller during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Pair and a spare: Tailback depth a must-have in Big Ten play

By Dave Campbell Sep. 21, 2021 06:49 PM EDT
Michigan has begun a pivotal season for coach Jim Harbaugh with three decisive

Miami-Ohio quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) is tackled by Minnesota defensive lineman Thomas Rush on a short run during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
New starter Potts carries Minnesota past Miami of Ohio 31-26

By Dave Campbell Sep. 11, 2021 04:05 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Treyson Potts listened intently to Mo Ibrahim between drives

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim rushes for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. Ohio State won 45-31. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minus Ibrahim, Minnesota leans on rugged OL, deep RB group

By Dave Campbell Sep. 09, 2021 05:46 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has been forced to move forward without star

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim rushes for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. Ohio State won 45-31. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota loses star RB Ibrahim to season-ending leg injury

By Dave Campbell Sep. 06, 2021 11:40 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With a senior-laden lineup led by running back Mo Ibrahim,

Minnesota wide receiver Dylan Wright, top right, hauls down a pass over Ohio State cornerback Lejond Cavazos (4) for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
No. 4 Ohio State outlasts Minnesota 45-31 in Stroud's debut

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2021 11:45 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — C.J. Stroud's mind was not right as he sparred with first

FILE - Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill., in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. There will be no easing into the season for most Big Ten teams. Ibrahim said he and his teammates are juiced up playing the team that's won four straight Big Ten titles and played in the national championship game in January. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Ohio State opens at Minnesota, backs new QB in 'big moments'

By Dave Campbell Sep. 01, 2021 12:45 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio State has a new quarterback this fall, just like

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan drops back to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill. Morgan has big goals and an even bigger inspiration in mind for his fourth and perhaps final college season, following his father's death this summer after a bout with brain cancer. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Grieving QB Morgan values connection, support from Gophers

By Dave Campbell Aug. 30, 2021 06:59 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Last month, Tanner Morgan lost his closest confidant and

Minnesota defensive lineman Boye Mafe talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Experienced Gophers talking unfinished business this season

By Dave Campbell Aug. 16, 2021 11:05 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — P.J. Fleck turned 40 last year, still one of the youngest