Saturday loss encapsulated the PJ-Fleck era in 60 minutes

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–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter If you have been in a coma since 2016 and just woke up, Saturday’s loss to Illinois encapsulated everything that has happened since P.J. Fleck became head coach of the Gophers. This will not be an article bashing Fleck and calling for his job, but his entire program is built […] READ MORE


Are The Gophers Headed in The (W)right Direction?

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So as Minnesota is heads into the one-week Illinois season, I think the Gophers are indeed headed in the right direction.  Now in a four tie in the Big 10 West at 3-2, and 5-3 overall, Minnesota is once again in a position that they control their own destiny in the West.  Right now that’s […] READ MORE


Know Your Opponent: Illinois Fighting Illini

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Before every game, I ask a reporter who covers the Gophers upcoming opponent to give us a view from the opponent’s perspective. I asked Doug Bucshon from Orange and Blue News six questions about the Illinois Fighting Illini Minnesota hosts Illinois in Minneapolis on November 5th, this will be the 76th meeting between the two […] READ MORE


Gophers v. Illinois: Week 10 Preview

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–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Sat., Nov. 4 TV channel: BTN Time of kickoff: 2:30 p.m. (CST) Betting line: Minnesota (-2.5) vs. Illinois, o/u: (43 points) Opponent Information (Illinois): 2023 record: 3-5 V. Toledo 30-28 W @ Kansas 23-34 L V. Penn State 13-30 L V. Florida Atlantic 23-17 W @ Purdue 19-44 L […] READ MORE


Big Ten Power Rankings

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Where do things stand after Week Nine? Noel Thompson gives us his Big Ten Power Rankings. Follow Noel on Twitter: @N0elthompson  1. Michigan Last week: #1 2. Ohio State  Last week: #2 3. Penn State  Last week: #3 4. Rutgers Last Week: #4 5. Minnesota Last Week: #6 6. Nebraska Last week: #9 7. Iowa Last […] READ MORE



Know Your Opponent: Michigan State Spartans

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Before every game, I ask a reporter who covers the Gophers upcoming opponent to give us a view from the opponent’s perspective. I asked Connor Muldowney from Spartan Shadows six questions about the Michigan State Spartans Minnesota hosts Michigan State in Minneapolis on October 28th, this will be the 49th meeting between the two programs. […] READ MORE


Gophers v. Michigan State: Week 9 Preview

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–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Sat., Oct. 28 TV channel: BTN Time of kickoff: 2:30 p.m. (CST) Betting line: Minnesota (-7) vs. Michigan State, o/u: (40.5 points) Opponent Information (Michigan State): 2023 record: 2-5 V. Central Michigan 31-7 W V. Richmond (FCS) 45-14 W @ Washington 7-41 L V. Maryland 9-31 L @ Iowa […] READ MORE


What does beating Iowa mean for PJ Fleck and the Gophers?

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–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter P.J. Fleck finally got the monkey off his back, taking down Iowa 12-10, winning the Floyd of Rosedale for the first time in his career and the first time in Kinnick Stadium since 1999. Like most years, everyone circled Iowa and Wisconsin preseason and said if Minnesota could beat their […] READ MORE


Gophers in the NFL Week 7 Recap

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Mo Ibrahim made his NFL debut and had a kick return for 22 yards, but unfortunately suffered a serious hip injury on the play requiring surgery. Benjamin St-Juste had 5 tackles (4 solo) with 4 passes defended in the Commanders loss to the Giants.  BSJ has 35 tackles (23 solo), 1 interception, 1 FF, and […] READ MORE