Mohamed Ibrahim
Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass against Minnesota during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Johnson lifts No. 16 Minnesota over No. 9 Auburn in Outback

By Fred Goodall Jan. 01, 2020 05:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Fleck believes keeping an open line of communication is the key to allowing him to redshirt a player without resistance, and avoid having an athlete make the decision himself. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 5 Penn St., No. 13 Minnesota set for clash of unbeatens

By Eric Olson Nov. 07, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes under the pressure of Georgia Southern linebacker Lane Ecton (7) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Johnson lifts Minnesota late to beat Georgia Southern 35-32

By Dave Campbell Sep. 14, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

Fresno State's Kevin Atkins, right, with Fresno's Justin Rice, top right, tackles Minnesota's Rodney Smith, left ,during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Fresno, Calif. (Eric Paul Zamora/The Fresno Bee via AP)
Winfield's INT seals Minnesota's 38-35 OT win vs Fresno

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2019 02:28 AM EDT

Fresno State quarterback Jorge Reyna, left, escapes a tackle by Southern California defensive lineman Jay Tufele, below, as defensive lineman Christian Rector, second from right, gives chase and tight end Jared Rice runs in during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Fresno St. looks to bounce back in home opener vs. Minnesota

By Josh Dubow Sep. 06, 2019 01:42 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (1) is tackled by South Dakota State safety Jarek Berg (14), defensive end Austin Smenda (34) and linebacker Seven Wilson (7) during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Gophers avoid upset with 28-21 win over South Dakota State

By Brian Hall Aug. 30, 2019 12:22 AM EDT

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)
Gophers will send deep backfield at SDSU in opener

By Dave Campbell Aug. 28, 2019 12:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Tyler Johnson catches a pass against Miami (Ohio) in the second half of an NCAA football game in Minneapolis. 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/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
After strong 2018 finish, Gophers enter pivotal season

By Dave Campbell Aug. 13, 2019 06:09 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) is sacked by Georgia Tech defensive back Jalen Johnson during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Minnesota routs Georgia Tech 24-10 in Quick Lane Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2018 08:35 PM EST

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Minnesota runs past Georgia Tech 34-10 in Quick Lane Bowl

By Larry Lage Dec. 26, 2018 08:32 PM EST

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) throws a pass during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Minnesota at Georgia Tech 12/26/2018

Dec. 26, 2018 06:23 PM EST

Minnesota running back Bryce Williams (21) runs for a touchdown against Wisconsin safety D'Cota Dixon (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. Minnesota won 37-15. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Progress for Minnesota gets big boost from Paul Bunyan's Axe

By Dave Campbell Nov. 26, 2018 05:49 PM EST

Minnesota wide receiver Demetrius Douglas out runs Wisconsin safety Seth Currens on a punt return for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Gophers take back Axe, beat Wisconsin 37-15

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 24, 2018 06:57 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Minnesota defensive lineman Alex Reigelsperger (30) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Minnesota at Wisconsin 11/24/2018

Nov. 24, 2018 05:15 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

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman, foreground, and teammate wide receiver Tyler Johnson celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Iowa during an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Freshmen make up over half of Minnesota's roster, a teenage wave that has predictably ebbed more than it's flowed this season. But the Gophers have clearly found some first-year standouts, from wide receiver Rashod Bateman to running back Mohamed Ibrahim, and they're sure not the only team in the Big Ten to do so. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Playing rooks can be rough, but standouts abound in Big Ten

By Dave Campbell Nov. 15, 2018 04:36 PM EST

Purdue defensive lineman Kai Higgins is called for face mask penalty against Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota defense shows in 41-10 win against Purdue

By Brian Hall Nov. 10, 2018 06:49 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. 8, 2018, file photo, Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry (7) celebrates a sack of Colorado quarterback Steven Montez (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. If Nebraska needs any extra incentive to pick up its elusive first win Saturday, players who were on the field against Minnesota last year need only remember what happened in that game. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Winless Huskers are still sore about 2017 loss to Minnesota

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2018 04:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2015, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh on the Michigan Stadium field before an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Sixth-ranked Michigan has won six straight and is in the top 10 for the first time this season. The Wolverines need to beat rival Michigan State this Saturday to keep the roll going. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, FIle)
No. 6 Michigan needs to beat No. 24 Spartans to keep rolling

By Eric Olson Oct. 18, 2018 03:09 AM EDT