Zack Annexstad
Injured Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim looks on as teammates warm up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minnesota at Colorado 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

Iowa defensive lineman Brady Reiff, center, sacks Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Minnesota QB Morgan uncertain for next game with concussion

By Dave Campbell Nov. 19, 2019 02:49 PM EST

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., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
After career game, Minnesota QB Morgan turns toward Illinois

By Dave Campbell Oct. 04, 2019 07:04 PM EDT

Sets of brothers who are teammates in the Big Ten

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 02:40 PM EDT
Sets of brothers who are teammates in the Big Ten, with position, class and hometown: ILLINOIS RB Chase Brown, sophomore; DB Sydney Brown...

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 QB Annexstad out indefinitely with foot injury

Aug. 03, 2019 08:45 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad has a foot injury that will sideline him indefinitely, ending for now the competition with fellow sophomore...

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

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. 29, 2018, file photo, Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey looks to pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Piscataway, N.J. Indiana and Minnesota will play in prime time with both teams badly needing a win to boost their bid for a bowl game, and Hoosiers quarterback Peyton Ramsey will test a Gophers secondary that has been picked apart in Big Ten play. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Minnesota sends struggling secondary into game vs. Indiana

By Dave Campbell Oct. 25, 2018 09:30 PM EDT

Nebraska linebacker Collin Miller (31) celebrate a tackle of Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Gophers' Annexstad treated at hospital for midsection injury

Oct. 20, 2018 09:17 PM EDT

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost tips his cap to spectators as he runs off the field following the team's first win of the season in an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Huskers beat Minnesota 53-28 for 1st win under Scott Frost

By Eric Olson Oct. 20, 2018 07:45 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

Minnesota receiver Rashod Bateman, left, is brought down by Ohio State defensive back Jeffrey Okudah, bottom, as linebacker Tuf Borland follows the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Some starters returning to banged-up Ohio State defense

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 15, 2018 03:00 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Terry McLaurin, right, catches a touchdown pass over Minnesota defensive back Coney Durr during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State holds off persistent Minnesota 30-14

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 13, 2018 03:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins plays against Tulane during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. No. 3 Ohio State is looking to get more out of its ground game as Minnesota visits. Quarterback Dwayne Haskins has piled up a nation-leading 25 touchdown passes, but the Buckeyes averaged just 3.2 yards per carry against Indiana last week. Injury-riddled Minnesota will try to rebound after dropping its first two Big Ten games. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Buckeyes seeking more from ground game vs Minnesota

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 12, 2018 11:55 AM EDT

No. 3 Ohio State looks to fix problems against Minnesota

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2018 10:22 AM EDT
Minnesota (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) at No. 3 Ohio State (6-0, 3-0), noon ET (FS1) Line: Ohio State by 29½. Series record: Ohio State leads 44-7....

Iowa's Julius Brents intercepts the ball intended for Minnesota wide receiver Tyler Johnson during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Minneapolis. Iowa won 48-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Stanley's 4 TD passes send Iowa past Minnesota 48-31

By Dave Campbell Oct. 06, 2018 07:56 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 Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Minnesota tight end Seth Green (17) reacts to scoring a touchdown against New Mexico State during an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Green was going to be the third-string quarterback for Minnesota this season, until the Gophers coaches got the idea to better apply his skills. Now he's a hybrid who also plays wide receiver and tight end, plus a ball-carrying role that produced two touchdowns off a direct snap in the opening win against New Mexico State. Green and the Gophers will face a much tougher test, particularly on defense, when Fresno State visits this weekend. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Ex-QB Green gives Gophers options for attacking Fresno State

By Dave Campbell Sep. 07, 2018 10:15 AM EDT

Minnesota tight end Seth Green (17) celebrates with quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) after the team scored a touchdown against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota beats New Mexico St. 48-10 in QB Annexstad's debut

By Dave Campbell Aug. 30, 2018 06:16 PM EDT