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Minnesota wide receiver Dylan Wright (5) fumbles the ball after a hit by Northwestern defensive back Devin Turner (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Ibrahim, Minnesota stifle Northwestern in 31-3 drubbing

By Patrick Donnelly Nov. 12, 2022 07:07 PM EST

Rutgers running back Samuel Brown, left, runs up field against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Leading Rutgers rusher Brown set for season-ending surgery

By Dave Campbell Oct. 29, 2022 08:29 PM EDT

Minnesota tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford (88) is tackled by Rutgers defensive back Robert Longerbeam (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Ibrahim, Minnesota blank Rutgers 31-0 to stop 3-game skid

By Dave Campbell Oct. 29, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

Minnesota's Mohamed Ibrahim (24) rushes against Michigan State's Angelo Grose (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Minnesota won 34-7. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Star RBs face off as Minnesota visits No. 24 Illinois

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 01:41 PM EDT

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

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

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

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Minnesota at Iowa 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 02:39 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

Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) brings in a catch for a touchdown as Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden (23) defends in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota United FC vs Austin FC 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

Purdue safety Cam Allen (10) pushes Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) out during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Minnesota at Purdue 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Gophers meet challenge, use 2nd-half rally to beat Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 02, 2021 03:28 PM EDT

Miami-Ohio quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) is tackled by Minnesota defensive lineman Thomas Rush on a short run during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
New starter Potts carries Minnesota past Miami of Ohio 31-26

By Dave Campbell Sep. 11, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Trey Potts scores a touchdown on a four yard run against Miami Ohio during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Miami (OH) at Minnesota 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

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 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

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Champaign , Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Minnesota at Illinois 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 05:37 PM EST