Antoine Winfield
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh huddles with his players on the field during a time out in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State 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)
No. 18 Michigan faces difficult opener at No. 21 Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Oct. 22, 2020 05:45 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

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)
Getting Bateman back could be game-changer for Gophers

By Dave Campbell Oct. 14, 2020 04:56 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young poses with the The 2019 Bronko Nagurski Award before the awards banquet in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Ohio State's Chase Young wins Nagurski Award

By Steve Reed Dec. 09, 2019 10:03 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard blows a kiss to the Oklahoma State fans after their 34-27 win over Iowa State after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
All-America Watch: Oklahoma State's Hubbard nation's top RB

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 29, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) celebrates with teammates Seth Green (17) and Tyler Johnson (6) after scoring a touchdown against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Unbeaten No. 20 Minnesota back in poll, faces woeful Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 18, 2019 02:49 PM EDT

In this Nov. 17, 2018, photo, Kentucky NCAA college football defensive end Joshua Paschal (4) blocks against Middle Tennessee linebacker Wayne Parks (26) during a game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Paschal is a cancer survivor, having completed treatment in August, 2019, about a year after what he thought was a blister on the bottom of his foot turned out to be a malignant melanoma. Paschal is one of 30 nominees for the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award. (Alex Slitz/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP)
Comeback Player of Year: Cancer survivor back for Kentucky

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2019 02:09 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

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Iowa's Miles Taylor (19) and Iowa's Chauncey Golston (57) carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy off the field after Iowa defeated Minnesota 17-10 during an NCAA college football game, in Iowa City. The Floyd of Rosedale trophy, introduced in 1935, is awarded to the winner of the Iowa-Minnesota football rivalry. Iowa plays at Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (Brian Powers/The Des Moines Register via AP, File)
Interior strength of Hawkeyes to give Gophers another test

By Dave Campbell Oct. 05, 2018 08:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Minnesota's Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) is congratulated by teammates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State in Minneapolis. Winfield, the son of the former Minnesota Vikings safety, is playing the same position for the Gophers and quickly establishing himself as a team leader. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Winning with Winfield: Minnesota safety plays up to his name

By Dave Campbell Sep. 14, 2018 12:24 PM EDT