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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

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) throws the ball during pregame warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Illinois at Minnesota 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 11:49 AM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) scrambles with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Purdue defense will have to dig deep in test against Gophers

By Michael Marot Sep. 30, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

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

Colorado safety Mark Perry, top, tackles Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell after he caught a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Minnesota won 30-0. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minnesota routs Colorado 30-0 behind stout defense, Potts

By Pat Graham Sep. 18, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Trey Potts scores a touchdown on a four yard run against Miami Ohio during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Miami (OH) at Minnesota 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 01:47 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

Michigan and Minnesota prepare to play their first match of the season at an almost empty TCF Bank Stadium in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Michigan at Minnesota 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 07:25 PM EDT