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FILE - Then-TCU interim coach Jerry Kill watches from the sideline as TCU plays Kansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kill, who also coached at Minnesota, is now the head coach at New Mexico State. New Mexico State and Minnesota play on Thursday, Sept. 1. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Minnesota opens vs. Kill, New Mexico State as heavy favorite

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

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