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Snow-covered cutouts of fans are seen in the stands prior to an NCAA college football game between Nebraska and Minnesota, in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Minnesota at Nebraska 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:31 AM EST

Purdue running back Zander Horvath (40) tries to stay in the field of play against Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Late INT helps Minnesota hang on for 34-31 win over Purdue

By Dave Campbell Nov. 20, 2020 11:28 PM EST

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scrambles for yardage as Minnesota linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin attempts a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Minnesota at Maryland 10/30/2020

Oct. 30, 2020 07:55 PM EDT

Michigan and Minnesota prepare to play their first match of the season at an almost empty TCF Bank Stadium in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Michigan at Minnesota 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 07:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh leads his players and fans in singing "Hail to the Victors" after a practice session by the NCAA college football team at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jim Harbaugh enters his sixth season as Michigan's coach with just two years left on his contract, adding another layer of interest in the 18th-ranked Wolverines as they kick off the season this week at No. 21 Minnesota.(AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Michigan visits Minnesota in virus-delayed Big Ten opener

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 03:37 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck cheers his team during an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 7 Minnesota seeks new era for long-languishing program

By Dave Campbell Nov. 10, 2019 02:33 PM EST

Minnesota football players hold up the Governor's Victory Bell after winning 31-26 against Penn State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 13 Minnesota stays unbeaten vs No. 5 Penn State, 31-26

By Dave Campbell Nov. 09, 2019 03:39 PM EST

Minnesota's Blake Cashman looks on during an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Northwestern stays in stride with 24-14 win at Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2018 03:42 PM EST

Indiana running back Mike Majette controls the ball against Minnesota's Blake Cashman during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 38-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Morgan, Minnesota top Indiana 38-31 on late 67-yard TD pass

By Dave Campbell Oct. 26, 2018 11:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey looks to pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Piscataway, N.J. Indiana and Minnesota will play in prime time with both teams badly needing a win to boost their bid for a bowl game, and Hoosiers quarterback Peyton Ramsey will test a Gophers secondary that has been picked apart in Big Ten play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Minnesota sends struggling secondary into game vs. Indiana

By Dave Campbell Oct. 25, 2018 09:30 PM EDT