Esezi Otomewo
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

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Minnesota at Northwestern 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Maryland wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (5) is tackled by Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden (23) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Maryland at Minnesota 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

Minnesota defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo (9) drags Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) into the end zone where he intentionally grounded the ball resulting in a safety in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Missed opportunities hurt Huskers in 30-23 loss to Minnesota

By Patrick Donnelly Oct. 16, 2021 03:51 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) passes under pressure from Minnesota during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Nebraska at Minnesota 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 01:37 PM EDT

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