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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
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
–> 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
Feb. 20, 2023: Minnesota’s backcourt struggles continued Monday with only nine points in an 11-point loss to Illinois. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Dawson Garcia picked up right where he left off Saturday night with four quick points, but unfortunately nobody else followed and the Gophers trailed 13-6 heading into […] READ MORE
Oct. 15, 2022: The Gophers got dominated for 60 minutes as No. 24 ranked Illinois handed Minnesota its second-consecutive loss 26-14. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full-game Recap: First-Quarter: Illinois came to play. A methodical opening drive was capped off by a 40-yard TD reception from star running back Chase Brown, quickly grabbing a […] READ MORE
Oct. 11, 2022: After a much-needed bye week, the Gophers will look to get their Big Ten Championship campaign back on track against Illinois. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Sat., Oct. 15 TV channel: BTN Time of kickoff: 11:00 a.m. (CST) Broadcast team: n/a (play-by-play) & n/a (color) Betting line: Minnesota (-6.5) @ […] READ MORE
Jan. 4, 2021: A 13-day layoff seemed to hurt the Gophers, falling () to Illinois in their first game since Dec. 23. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: In a night where Minnesota brought back their old-school benches, the Gophers struggled out of the gate. After an early 8-0 Illinois run, […] READ MORE
–> Follow Noel on Twitter: @n0elthompson It’s been a weird year. You never quite know what you’re going to get in the first season with a new head coaching staff. You have transfers coming in and going out, offensive and defensive scheme changes, and players adapting to a new culture. You can say that Illinois has […] READ MORE