Mohamed Ibrahim
FILE - Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) in action during an NCAA college football game between Minnesota and Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Minnesota to face West Virginia in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2021 01:28 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) in action during an NCAA college football game between Minnesota and Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
West Virginia facing tough run test against Minnesota

By John Marshall Dec. 27, 2021 12:50 PM EST

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) runs as he faces Ohio State in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. Ibrahim will return for a sixth year in 2022. He suffered a season-ending lower leg injury in the first game this year. He was picked as a preseason Associated Press second team All-American for 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota RB Mohamed Ibrahim to return in 2022 after injury

Nov. 24, 2021 11:00 AM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, congratulates running back Tyler Goodson (15) after Goodson scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 19 Iowa, Minnesota face off as Big Ten division leaders

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 11, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Minnesota running back Bryce Williams, left, runs with the ball against Northwestern safety Brandon Joseph during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bryce Williams' injury leaves another runner out for Gophers

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2021 01:28 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving, right, celebrates with wide receiver Daniel Jackson after scoring a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Irving runs for 110 yards in Minnesota 41-14 win

By Patrick Rose Oct. 30, 2021 07:15 PM EDT

Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Bryce Gallagher (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Run-heavy Gophers take win streak to Northwestern

Oct. 28, 2021 01:28 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) carries the ball against Maryland defensive back Nick Cross (3) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota freshmen run over Maryland in 34-16 romp

By Dave Campbell Oct. 23, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes against Nebraska in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota's seasoned line in peak form with Maryland up next

By Dave Campbell Oct. 21, 2021 01:03 PM EDT

Minnesota defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo (9) drags Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) into the end zone where he intentionally grounded the ball resulting in a safety in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Missed opportunities hurt Huskers in 30-23 loss to Minnesota

By Patrick Donnelly Oct. 16, 2021 03:51 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) scrambles with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Purdue defense will have to dig deep in test against Gophers

By Michael Marot Sep. 30, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws as Purdue offensive lineman Greg Long (69) blocks Illinois outside linebacker Seth Coleman (49) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Shoddy quarterback play has Big Ten scrambling for answers

By Michael Marot Sep. 28, 2021 02:08 PM EDT

Colorado safety Mark Perry, top, tackles Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell after he caught a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Minnesota won 30-0. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minnesota routs Colorado 30-0 behind stout defense, Potts

By Pat Graham Sep. 18, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

Injured Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim looks on as teammates warm up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minnesota at Colorado 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim rushes for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. Ohio State won 45-31. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minus Ibrahim, Minnesota leans on rugged OL, deep RB group

By Dave Campbell Sep. 09, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33) returns an interception 30-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
State of Iowa steps into Big Ten spotlight for Cy-Hawk game

By Eric Olson Sep. 09, 2021 02:37 AM EDT

Ohio State running back Miyan Williams (28) rushes for a touchdown against Minnesota in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Ohio State at Minnesota 9/2/2021

Sep. 02, 2021 09:41 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State coach Ryan Day yells during an NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, in this Monday, April 5, 2021, file photo. There will be no easing into the season for most Big Ten teams. Ohio State coach Ryan Day was non-committal when asked if he liked playing a conference opener. “I’ll tell you after Thursday night’s game,” he said. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Big Ten wastes no time getting down to business with openers

By Eric Olson Aug. 31, 2021 03:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball away from Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. As college athletes like Ibrahim begin making money from the use of their names, images and likenesses, concerns are being raised over how the new rules will affect team chemistry. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Will athletes' new college cash flow impact team chemistry?

By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 24, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud runs through a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, in this Monday, April 5, 2021, file photo. Third-year Ohio State coach Ryan Day opens a preseason camp for the first time without a good idea of who will be the starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio St, Badgers Big Ten favorites; Indiana looking for more

By Eric Olson Aug. 23, 2021 01:19 PM EDT