FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball as Rutgers defensive back Christian Izien (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman (13) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Bateman initially opted out of the season on Aug. 4, citing concerns about playing amid the coronavirus pandemic, instead signing with an agent and focusing on the NFL draft. But he changed his mind when the Big Ten returned Sept. 16 with daily testing and earned special reinstatement from the NCAA. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

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. With another Gophers player opting out of the season Monday, coach P.J. Fleck warned more could follow before the Oct. 24 opener. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) throws a pass against Auburn during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, in Tampa, Fla. Minnesota is scheduled to begin their season against Michigan on Oct. 24. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)