Chris Autman-Bell
Snow-covered cutouts of fans are seen in the stands prior to an NCAA college football game between Nebraska and Minnesota, in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Minnesota at Nebraska 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:31 AM EST

Minnesota wide receiver Seth Green (17) smiles at wide receiver Rashod Bateman (0) after Green scored a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Purdue, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota WR Bateman ends season early out of virus concerns

Nov. 25, 2020 04:41 PM EST

Purdue running back Zander Horvath (40) tries to stay in the field of play against Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Late INT helps Minnesota hang on for 34-31 win over Purdue

By Dave Campbell Nov. 20, 2020 11:28 PM EST

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell is tackled by Purdue safety Brennan Thieneman, left, and linebacker Jaylan Alexander during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Purdue at Minnesota 11/20/2020

Nov. 20, 2020 09:15 PM EST

Iowa offensive lineman Justin Britt (63) lifts running back Tyler Goodson (15) in celebration after Goodson scored a touchdown against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Iowa at Minnesota 11/13/2020

Nov. 13, 2020 08:49 PM EST

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) scores on a 9-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Pig out: Ground-heavy Gophers try to regain Floyd from Hawks

By Dave Campbell Nov. 12, 2020 06:57 PM EST

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scrambles for yardage as Minnesota linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin attempts a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Minnesota at Maryland 10/30/2020

Oct. 30, 2020 07:55 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

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

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

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) heads to the end zone past Purdue cornerback Dedrick Mackey (1) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Gophers follow near-perfect script in 38-31 win at Purdue

By Michael Marot Sep. 28, 2019 07:14 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes under the pressure of Georgia Southern linebacker Lane Ecton (7) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Johnson lifts Minnesota late to beat Georgia Southern 35-32

By Dave Campbell Sep. 14, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

Fresno State's Kevin Atkins, right, with Fresno's Justin Rice, top right, tackles Minnesota's Rodney Smith, left ,during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Fresno, Calif. (Eric Paul Zamora/The Fresno Bee via AP)
Winfield's INT seals Minnesota's 38-35 OT win vs Fresno

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2019 02:28 AM EDT