FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) runs past Wisconsin cornerback Rachad Wildgoose (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Minnesota takes a stacked offense and increased confidence into the third season under coach P.J. Fleck, but the Gophers better be prepared for their opener against neighbor South Dakota State, which is ranked fourth in the FCS poll. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2017, file photo, Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (1) rushes in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Minnesota takes a stacked offense and increased confidence into the third season under coach P.J. Fleck, but the Gophers better be prepared for their opener against neighbor South Dakota State, which is ranked fourth in the FCS poll. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, South Dakota State head coach John Stiegelmeier smiles as he enters the field for an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Ames, Iowa. Minnesota takes a stacked offense and increased confidence into the third season under coach P.J. Fleck, but the Gophers better be prepared for their opener against neighbor South Dakota State, which is ranked fourth in the FCS poll. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2018, file photo, Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) acknowledges teammates and fans after receiving the MVP trophy after Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Detroit. Minnesota returns a major portion of its offense from the strong finish to last season that featured a dominant victory at rival Wisconsin, led by wide receiver Tyler Johnson and running back Mohamed Ibrahim. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)