Chris Autman-Bell
Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
No. 24 Illini welcome Minnesota for pivotal Big Ten tilt

By Gavin Good Oct. 13, 2022 12:18 PM EDT

Minnesota's Daniel Jackson, right, catches a pass for a touchdown against Michigan State's Charles Brantley during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Receivers step up for 21st-ranked Minnesota; Purdue up next

By Dave Campbell Sep. 29, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Michigan State hosts Minnesota in Big Ten opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 02:07 PM EDT

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota WR Autman-Bell needs season-ending surgery on leg

By Dave Campbell Sep. 19, 2022 01:00 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates with quarterback Tanner Morgan and wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) after Autman-Bell caught a touchdown pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Ibrahim, Morgan lead Minnesota rout over Colorado

By Paul Hodowanic Sep. 17, 2022 07:08 PM EDT

New Mexico State quarterback Gavin Frakes, left, walks off the field after throwing an interception during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Minnesota on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Gophers' Ibrahim quickly returns to form after Achilles tear

By Dave Campbell Sep. 13, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Western Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Morgan, Minnesota air it out in 62-10 romp past W. Illinois

By Dave Campbell Sep. 10, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

FILE - Then-TCU interim coach Jerry Kill watches from the sideline as TCU plays Kansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kill, who also coached at Minnesota, is now the head coach at New Mexico State. New Mexico State and Minnesota play on Thursday, Sept. 1. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Minnesota opens vs. Kill, New Mexico State as heavy favorite

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Quarterback Tanner Morgan, running back Mo Ibrahim, wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell and center John Michael Schmitz will be major drivers of whatever success the Gophers enjoy in 2022.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ibrahim's return fueled Gophers super seniors for 1 more try

By Dave Campbell Aug. 15, 2022 01:56 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan throws a pass against West Virginia during the first half of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Minnesota beats West Virginia 18-6 in Guaranteed Rate Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 29, 2021 01:50 AM 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)
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 wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota chops down No. 18 Wisconsin 23-13 to take back Axe

By Dave Campbell Nov. 27, 2021 07:53 PM EST

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Wisconsin at Minnesota 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 05:57 PM EST

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck claps after his team scored against Indiana in the first half during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Gophers knock out Hoosiers with 1st-half flurry, win 35-14

By Michael Marot Nov. 20, 2021 07:03 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla looks to pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 19 Iowa goes for 7 in row in 'Floyd of Rosedale' game

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) throws the ball during pregame warmups prior to an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Illinois at Minnesota 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 11:49 AM 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 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

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) passes under pressure from Minnesota during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Nebraska at Minnesota 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 01:37 PM EDT