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Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck has moved on from a disappointing loss a week ago. Now, Fleck and Minnesota (1-1) are focused on what is ahead of them instead of what is behind them.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 15

Darius Taylor’s uncertain status creates golden opportunity for A.J. Turner

The Gophers’ oft-injured running back Darius Taylor was already limited to just 14 offensive snaps in Week 2 against Mississippi State. P.J. Fleck has referred to his status as “day-to-day,” but anyone who has followed Fleck’s team knows that could mean a lot of different things.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 14

P.J. Fleck points to 12 penalties as Gophers' downfall vs. Mississippi State: 'I loved our game plan'

The Gophers suffered a convincing 38-12 loss to Mississippi State in Week 2. Whenever that happens, people start playing the blame game. Head coach P.J.

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College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 13

After 10 years, it's time to demand more from P.J. Fleck and the Gophers

Drake Lindsey’s NFL Draft hype. Anthony Smith’s return as the Big Ten’s sack leader. Darius Taylor’s return after an injury-plagued season. Retaining the head coach, both the offensive and defensive coordinators, and the entire offensive line.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

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College Football News / Bring Me The News / September 12

Minnesota-Mississippi State reaction: Fleck’s coordinator decisions raise growing concerns

The Gophers kept fighting on Saturday, but an abysmal start was too much to overcome, and Mississippi State handed them a 38-13 loss. It’s clear that this year’s team is talented, but P.J.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 8

Fleck raves about Kamario Taylor, which could spell trouble for the Gophers

The Gophers host Mississippi State this week in their biggest nonconference game of the season. Second-year Bulldogs QB Kamario Taylor has become a social media star after surpassing 400 yards of total offense and five total touchdowns in their season-opening win over UL Monroe.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / September 4

P.J. Fleck’s decision to hire Daniel Da Prato is already paying off

Javon Tracy became the first Gophers player to return a punt for a touchdown since 2018 on Thursday night, and then he became the first player to bring two back to the end zone in program history.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 2

'We're right there': Mark Coyle believes P.J. Fleck can lead Gophers to College Football Playoff

The Gophers football program is about to kick off its 2026 regular season campaign, which will be Year 10 under head coach P.J. Fleck. University of Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle hired him in 2017, and now they’re one of the longest tenured duos in the Big Ten.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 31

'Connected' Minnesota opens P.J. Fleck's 10th season vs. EIU

P.J. Fleck enters his 10th season as coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, giving him seniority over every Big Ten coach except Iowa's Kirk Ferentz. So far, Fleck likes what he has seen from his players in his milestone year.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 27

Gophers lose 2 players to season-ending injuries, Fleck says

Two members of the Golden Gophers football team have suffered season-ending injuries. Head coach P.J. Fleck, speaking Thursday at the Minnesota State Fair, announced that backup center Brett Carroll and sophomore defensive lineman Enoch Atewogbola have sustained injuries that will force them to miss the entire 2026 season.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / August 25

5 reasons to be optimistic about Gophers football this fall

We’re entering year 10 for P.J. Fleck at Minnesota this fall. We’re six seasons removed from the magical 11-2 season in 2019, and they haven’t reached nine wins since 2022.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / August 24

P.J. Fleck weighs in on latest eligibility drama, impact on Minnesota

Ongoing NCAA eligibility lawsuits across the country continue to get only more chaotic, with multiple college football programs reportedly signing players who’ve been on NFL rosters as recently as this week.

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College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / August 24

What does success look like for P.J. Fleck’s Gophers in Year 10?

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College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / August 24

Gophers bring back fan-favorite chrome helmets

The Gophers have rotated through a plethora of uniform combinations since P.J. Fleck was hired in 2017. The program announced on Monday that they’re bringing back a fan-favorite helmet they haven’t worn since the 2023 season.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 20

P.J. Fleck compares college eligibility chaos to exploring the seven seas

A Louisiana court signed a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the NCAA on Thursday, granting numerous players from the class of 2022 a fifth year of eligibility, but more importantly, the option to enter the transfer portal.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 5

Ranking the biggest home games on the 2026-27 Gophers sports calendar

The Gophers' soccer team is kicking off the University of Minnesota's 2026-27 athletic competition on Wednesday, Aug. 9, with an exhibition against Iowa State.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / July 30

Why are advanced metrics skeptical of Gophers football this year?

Heading into Year 10 of Gophers football under longtime head coach P.J. Fleck, most people know what to expect. A seven- or eight win regualr-season followed by a mid-tier bowl game victory has been the outcome in four of their last five seasons.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 8

Nebraska flips recruit eight days after commitment to Minnesota

Nebraska flips recruit eight days after commitment to P.J. Fleck, Minnesota

Class of 2027 EDGE Ma’atoe Moe was not committed to P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Golden Gophers for long.

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / May 11

P.J. Fleck and the Gophers Are Making a Statement in High School Recruiting

The Gophers added commitments from Iowa linebacker Tate Wallace and Lakeville, Minnesota, offensive lineman Joseph Hamer to their 2027 high school class over the weekend.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 26

Minnesota continues longest active bowl winning streak with walk-off win

College football's bowl season may not have the same buzz it once did, thanks to the College Football Playoff and players and coaches opting out of games, but do not tell that to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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