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Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass as Nebraska linebacker Damian Jackson (38) closes in during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Gophers lean on leader Morgan as surging Badgers, Axe arrive

By Dave Campbell Nov. 26, 2021 10:11 AM 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

Indiana quarterback Donaven McCulley (0) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Minnesota at Indiana 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 04:29 PM EST

Indiana head coach Tom Allen talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoosiers try to salvage tough season with win over Gophers

By Michael Marot Nov. 18, 2021 02:45 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 running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) carries the ball against Maryland defensive back Nick Cross (3) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota freshmen run over Maryland in 34-16 romp

By Dave Campbell Oct. 23, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes against Nebraska in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota's seasoned line in peak form with Maryland up next

By Dave Campbell Oct. 21, 2021 01:03 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim rushes for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. Ohio State won 45-31. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minus Ibrahim, Minnesota leans on rugged OL, deep RB group

By Dave Campbell Sep. 09, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave (17) celebrates catching a 57-yard touchdown pass against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Olave was selected to The Associated Press Preseason All-America first team offense, Monday Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
No. 4 Ohio State starts with tough Big Ten test at Minnesota

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 11:39 AM EDT

Minnesota defensive lineman Boye Mafe talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Experienced Gophers talking unfinished business this season

By Dave Campbell Aug. 16, 2021 11:05 AM EDT

Minnesota running back Rodney Smith stays on his feet as Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry tries to tackle him during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Rodney Smith, unbeaten Gophers run over Huskers 34-7

By Dave Campbell Oct. 12, 2019 11:09 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