After an impressive 3-0 start to the season, P.J. Fleck and Co. were woken up quickly after a 42-13 loss to Maryland on Saturday afternoon. Zack Annexstad threw his first two interceptions in a Gophers uniform and Antoine Winfield Jr. went down early, remaining sidelined the rest of the game. Missed tackles and dropped passes […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Articles
Presser Points: Fleck explains player development, defensive line coaching
Many of the freshmen on the Gophers’ roster have been on the roster for roughly three months. Learning how to adjust is a challenge for everyone involved. Head coach P.J. Fleck said the emotional component of being in a Division-1 program is the biggest hurdle young players must overcome. Whether it’s a relationship, family […] READ MORE
Notebook: Tyler Johnson’s big day leads the Gophers past Miami (OH)
Saturday afternoon was a final tune-up for the Gophers football team before conference play begins next week in Maryland. Minnesota used three touchdowns from wide receiver Tyler Johnson and another strong defensive performance to run past the Miami (OH) Redhawks for a 26-3 win. The Gophers will enter Big Ten play 3-0 for the second […] READ MORE
By The Numbers: Gophers head into conference play undefeated after convincing win over Miami (OH)
It was hot. It was humid. It was win No. 3 for the Gophers football team at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon after a convincing 26-3 victory over Miami (OH). The Gophers special teams showed up in a big way all day long and Carter Coughlin and the defense made key plays to put […] READ MORE
Presser Points: Fleck highlights the outlook at RB, looks ahead to Miami (OH)
Adversity is something the Gophers are built to handle in a variety of different ways. It’s something head coach P.J. Fleck said his team naturally responds to. It was on display during Saturday night’s dramatic 21-14 win over Fresno State. Despite a key injury and numerous up-and-down moments, the Gophers passed one of their first […] READ MORE
Notebook: Gophers overcome adversity in a 21-14 win over Fresno State
Saturday night’s game was a quality test for the Gophers. It was a chance to see how a young team would respond against quality opponent. The response — it was shown in the fourth quarter of the team’s 21-14 win over Fresno State. Fresno State wide receiver KeeSean Johnson had just hauled in a 45-yard […] READ MORE
By The Numbers: Gophers Advance to 2-0 Following 21-14 Win Over Bulldogs
After a 48-10 win over New Mexico State last Saturday, the Gophers knew that Fresno State was going to provide a bigger challenge. That challenge became even greater when star offensive player Rodney Smith left the game with a leg injury and didn’t return. Instead of getting down and worrying about Smith’s injury, Seth Green […] READ MORE
Fresno State provides an intriguing test for the Gophers
Saturday evening is going to be an excellent test for the Gophers’ football team. A talented Fresno State team poses a few interesting challenges on both sides of the ball. The Bulldogs won ten games last season, despite winning just one in 2016. They completed the largest turnaround in the FBS last season. The […] READ MORE
P.J. Fleck previews Fresno State, describes his young wide receivers
Thoughts of a 48-10 win are in the past as the Gophers prepare to host a talented Fresno State at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday. A 10-win team last year, the Bulldogs are considered one of the top “Group of Five” teams in the country this season. They won their opener 79-13 on Saturday against […] READ MORE
By The Numbers: Gophers Roll Over the Aggies 48-10
With many Gophers’ players playing their first collegiate game, P.J. Fleck and Co. couldn’t have asked for much more from the Gophers football team on Thursday night. Starting quarterback Zack Annexstad silenced the naysayers, throwing for 162 yards with two touchdowns to Tyler Johnson. Redshirt Sophomore Seth Green ran in two TD’s on two Wildcat […] READ MORE