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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 11
Minnesota's big tests: Cal's QB and the time zone change
It will be a rare edition of Late Night with Gopher Football on Saturday when Minnesota faces Cal in Berkeley, Calif. Make that a very late night. The contest will kick off at 7:30 p.m.
P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / September 10
P.J. Fleck on Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele: 'He doesn't look like a true freshman'
After opening the season against Buffalo and Northwestern State at home, Minnesota will have a huge step up in competition this week on the road against California.
College Football News / Cal Bears on SI / September 8
Who is Minnesota's Counterpart to Cal QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele?
There will be neophyte quarterbacks on both sides Saturday when Cal hosts Minnesota for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Memorial Stadium. While the Bears (2-0) are led by true freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, the Golden Gophers (2-0) go with redshirt freshman Drake Lindsey.
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College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / September 8
Gophers will use 'scientific data' to handle cross-country road trip to Cal
Driving from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Berkley, California, would take well over 24 hours. Lucking for the Gophers, they're fortunate enough to fly to this week's game against the Golden Bears.
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / September 8
After 66-0 loss to Gophers, Northwestern State ranks below Minnesota D3 program
Why did Minnesota schedule Northwestern State when it was apparent that the Demons from Louisiana might struggle to compete in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)?
College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / September 8
P.J. Fleck provides update on Darius Taylor, Gophers' plan: 'We trust our backs'
Star running back Darius Taylor left the Gophers' Week 2 game against Northwestern State in the first quarter after he pulled up on a long run, grabbing the back of his leg.
College Football News / Big Ten Network / September 5
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 4
Minnesota seeks improvement in matchup vs. Northwestern State
Minnesota earned a victory in its season opener, but that doesn't mean coach P.J. Fleck is satisfied heading into his team's next matchup. Fleck is looking for improvement on both sides of the ball when Minnesota (1-0) faces Northwestern State (1-0) on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.
P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / September 2
P.J. Fleck: Gophers' passing game has a chance to be 'really special'
The Gophers' new-look offense had an up-and-down performance in Week 1 against Buffalo, but new QB Drake Lindsey and the passing game showed intriguing potential.
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 29
P.J. Fleck on Drake Lindsey's first Gophers start: 'He's a cool customer'
Gophers redshirt freshman quarterback Drake Lindsey made his first college start on Thursday night. It was an expected up-and-down performance, but the Fayetteville, Arkansas native showed plenty of promise in his first game as Minnesota's QB1.
College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 29
Gophers snap counts and notable PFF grades from Week 1 win over Buffalo
P.J. Fleck and the Gophers do not release an official depth chart, so Thursday night's season opener was our first chance to get a look at who Minnesota will lean on this season.
College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 27
5 things to watch in Minnesota's season opener against Buffalo
P.J. Fleck hasn't released an official depth chart since he became the head coach of the Gophers, which means there are typically some surprises in Week 1.
College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 22
What is P.J. Fleck's record in season openers with the Gophers?
The Gophers' Thursday night season opener is one of the traditions the athletic department has going. It puts Minnesota's program in the national spotlight in the college football world.
College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 20
Inside: Gophers' Danny Collins' season spent sleeping in a janitor closet
Danny Collins has been working under P.J. Fleck for more than a decade. When he was hired as the Gophers' new defensive coordinator in January, it was revealed that he spent one of those seasons sleeping in a janitorial closet.
College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 20
'Life program' recruiting strategy is paying off for Gophers football
Heading into year nine of the P.J. Fleck era, Gophers football has routinely fielded rosters more talented than we have typically seen in the history of the program.
College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 19
Analyst: Gophers 'annually one of the most disrespected programs' in CFB
Are the Gophers going to exceed their national expectations this season? Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports thinks so. He believes they'll go 8-4 this year and are one of the most disrespected programs in the country on a yearly basis, he said on a recent episode of the Cover 3 Podcast.
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 18
P.J. Fleck: College Football Playoff is 'realistic expectations' for Gophers in new era
The Gophers making a run at the College Football Playoff is a scenario that likely would've gotten you laughed out of a room when the four-team model was originally introduced in 2014.
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 14
Anonymous agent credits P.J. Fleck despite being 'corny'
P.J. Fleck is entering his ninth season with the Gophers, and he has quietly become one of the longest tenured head coaches in the country. His style might not be for everyone, but he has become one of the most consistent coaches in the sport.
College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 12
Gophers camp recap 3.0: Defense shines, versatility and depth stand out
The Gophers held another practice open to the media and fans on Tuesday. It was a blistering August day, and we didn't get an extended look at the starters, but there was still plenty to learn about this year's team.
College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 24
PJ Fleck Gives High Praise To Former Husky Cam Davis
Former Washington running back Cam Davis is entering his seventh season of eligibility, and he’ll do so as a Minnesota Golden Gopher. Injuries have hindered different portions of his career, but his performance in 2022 stands out, particularly to Husky fans.
College Football News / Field Level Media / July 9
Minnesota extends coach P.J. Fleck through 2030
Minnesota extended football coach P.J. Fleck's contract through the 2030 season. The extension announced Wednesday was approved by the school's board of regents at its July meeting.
P.J. Fleck News / Yardbarker / July 9
Minnesota Golden Gophers announce big news for coach P.J. Fleck
Head coach P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Golden Gophers have agreed to a contract extension.
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4
Minnesota players stunned over PJ Fleck's mayo bath
This is the sort of things that makes college football so much fun.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 30
Big Ten modifies onside kick protocol after Minnesota-Michigan controversy
It appears the Big Ten Conference has recognized (at least internally) that its officials made a mistake in calling back Minnesota's successful onside kick against No. 12 Michigan for offsides on Saturday.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 28
Watch: Did Michigan get an assist from refs on Minnesota's onside kick?
No. 12 Michigan survived an upset bid from Big Ten foes Minnesota on Saturday. The 27-24 margin was a tight follow-up to the Wolverine's big Week 4 win over then-No. 11 USC.
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