Minnesota Golden Gophers
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) falls short of the goal line during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Unbeaten UCLA opens Pac-12 play on road vs struggling Buffs

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 09:07 AM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud OR looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Toledo on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio St out to extend streak vs Badgers in B10 opener

By Eric Olson Sep. 22, 2022 03:14 AM EDT

FILE - Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Big Ten's tradition of producing elite running backs is alive and well. The conference features the nation's top two rushers in Illinois' Chase Brown and Minnesota's Mohammed Ibrahim and four others are running for better than 100 yards per game. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Big Ten RB tradition alive and well behind Brown, Ibrahim

By Eric Olson Sep. 20, 2022 12:13 PM EDT

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota WR Autman-Bell needs season-ending surgery on leg

By Dave Campbell Sep. 19, 2022 01:00 PM EDT

CORRECTS YEAR TO 2022 INSTEAD OF 2021 - UNLV running back Aidan Robbins (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Idaho State at Allegiant Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
STAT WATCH: 4 RBs break through with 200-yard performances

By Eric Olson Sep. 19, 2022 01:32 AM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates with quarterback Tanner Morgan and wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) after Autman-Bell caught a touchdown pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Ibrahim, Morgan lead Minnesota rout over Colorado

By Paul Hodowanic Sep. 17, 2022 07:08 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan, left, and head coach P. J. Fleck, right, hug after a Minnesota touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Unbeaten Minnesota aims to maintain momentum vs. Colorado

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 08:54 AM EDT

New Mexico State quarterback Gavin Frakes, left, walks off the field after throwing an interception during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Minnesota on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Gophers' Ibrahim quickly returns to form after Achilles tear

By Dave Campbell Sep. 13, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Western Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Morgan, Minnesota air it out in 62-10 romp past W. Illinois

By Dave Campbell Sep. 10, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan calls out plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota moves on from opening shutout to host W. Illinois

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 04:38 PM EDT

Minnesota NCAA college football punter Mark Crawford speaks to the media during an interview Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. From Rutgers standout Adam Korsak to Minnesota's Mark Crawford, half of the primary punters in the Big Ten this season are products of Prokick Australia. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Big Ten punters just keep turning up from down under

By Dave Campbell Sep. 06, 2022 02:05 PM EDT

New Mexico State coach Jerry Kill, left, and Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck, right, embrace after Minnesota defeated New Mexico State 38-0 in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota opens with 38-0 win over Kill, New Mexico State

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2022 12:17 AM EDT

FILE - Texas A&M running back Devon Achane (6) outruns South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) for a 35-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 23, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against Sam Houston State. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
No. 6 Texas A&M kicks off season against Sam Houston

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 01, 2022 11:41 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Fighting Irish open the season at No. 2 Ohio State, facing an offense that led the FBS in total yards and scoring last season and is only expected to improve in C.J. Stroud's second season as the starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 2 Buckeyes vs No. 5 Irish: Big Ten's featured matchup

By Eric Olson Sep. 01, 2022 08:24 AM EDT

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 — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, in this file photo from July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. Nine months later, the sting of losing to Michigan is still fresh for Ohio State. Coach Ryan Day said it's been the source of motivation for everyone at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Buckeyes out to restore Big Ten order; Badgers pick in West

By Eric Olson Aug. 22, 2022 01:55 PM EDT

FILE - Texas A&M running back Devon Achane (6) outruns South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) for a 35-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 23, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against Sam Houston State. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Jimbo Fisher, No. 6 Texas A&M seeking SEC superiority

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 16, 2022 03:37 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

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Old-guy quarterbacks could give Big Ten different look

By Michael Marot Jul. 27, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Big Ten's expansion further damages Rose Bowl's status

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 26, 2022 06:33 PM EDT