Minnesota Golden Gophers
FILE - Illinois running back Chase Hayden carries the ball as Minnesota defensive lineman Jah Joyner comes from behind to make the tackle during a NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Joyner led the team in quarterback pressures despite being in a backup role. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Big Ten spring wrap: 14 players to watch in upcoming season

By Eric Olson Apr. 27, 2023 10:23 AM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Gophers offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca speaks with media members following NCAA college football practice in Minneapolis. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano, on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, named Ciarrocca the Scarlet Knights' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, the same position he held last season with the Golden Gophers. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP, File)
Rutgers' new OC Ciarrocca comes from Minnesota

Jan. 07, 2023 12:39 PM EST

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) runs past Syracuse defensive back Justin Barron (23) during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Ibrahim powers Minnesota past Syracuse in Pinstripe Bowl

By Larry Fleisher Dec. 29, 2022 06:04 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim warms up before playing in an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Minnesota plays Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 29. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Pinstripe Bowl rejoins Minnesota's Fleck, Syracuse's Babers

By Dave Campbell Dec. 28, 2022 12:44 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim warms up before playing in an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Minnesota plays Syracuse in the Pinstripe Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 29. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Minnesota puts bowl win streak up vs. Syracuse in Pinstripe

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2022 12:34 PM EST

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks for a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Washington won 51-33. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Penix, Ibrahim, Latu earn comeback player of the year honors

Dec. 20, 2022 12:59 PM EST

Minnesota running backs coach Kenni Burns, now associate head coach, watches the team during the first half of an NCAA football game against the Bowling Green Falcons on Sept. 25, 2021, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Kent State has agreed to hire Burns to replace Sean Lewis, who left after five seasons, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, because the schools had not announced the move. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)
Kent State hires Minnesota assistant Burns as new coach

By Tom Withers Dec. 14, 2022 12:21 PM EST

FILE - Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Campbell was named AP All-Big Ten Defensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
2022 Associated Press All-America Team

Dec. 12, 2022 01:44 PM EST

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck talks with officials during a timeout in the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Minnesota won 23-16. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Minnesota gives Fleck 1-year extension, plus raise

By Dave Campbell Dec. 07, 2022 06:34 PM EST

Syracuse's wide receiver Damien Alford and Matthew Bergeron (60) celbrate Alford's go-ahead touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Minnesota, Syracuse set to do battle in Pinstripe Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) is lifted by offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (70) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Buckeyes' Stroud repeats as Big Ten offensive player of year

Nov. 30, 2022 02:29 PM EST

Wisconsin linebacker Darryl Peterson (17) tackles Minnesota running back Trey Potts (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Minnesota rallies late to beat Wisconsin 23-16, keep Axe

By Steve Megargee Nov. 26, 2022 07:31 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) runs from Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 24-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Injury sidelines Badgers RB Braelon Allen for Minnesota game

By Steve Megargee Nov. 26, 2022 03:00 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson passes the ball against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 15-14. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Iowa to lock up Big Ten title game bid with win over Huskers

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz sets up a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Ibrahim seeks records as Minnesota, Wisconsin battle for Axe

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck waits as referees review a play during an NCAA college football game against Iowa in the second half Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Big Ten West race will be a missed opportunity for some

By Noah Trister Nov. 22, 2022 04:06 PM EST

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball down the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Ibrahim, Gophers seek bounce-back with rush records in play

By Dave Campbell Nov. 21, 2022 06:35 PM EST

Iowa defensive linemen Yahya Black, right, and John Waggoner, center, carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy back to their locker room after defeating Minnesota in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Iowa edges Minnesota 13-10 to keep Floyd, control B1G West

By Dave Campbell Nov. 19, 2022 07:50 PM EST

St. Thomas wins Pioneer title with 27-13 victory over Butler

Nov. 19, 2022 02:59 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Cade Sexauer ran for two touchdowns, Yusef Leak returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown, and St. Thomas of Minnesota won the...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa visits Minnesota with Big Ten West in play, and the pig

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 09:23 AM EST