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Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Chasing Buckeyes: Who can dethrone Ohio State in Big Ten?

By Phillip B. Wilson 2 hrs ago

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller throws on the sideline during an NCAA college spring football game in Columbus, Ohio, in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. With two-time Big Ten player of the year Justin Fields departing for the NFL, returning backups C.J. Stroud and Jack Miller III and five-star January enrollee Kyle McCord took the snaps in spring practice. Stroud was believed to be the front-runner entering the spring, but coach Ryan Day said a starter might not be determined until the week of the Sept. 2 opener at Minnesota.(AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio State among 5 Big Ten teams auditioning quarterbacks

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) tackles Minnesota's Philip Howard (2) during a punt return in first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Gophers, missing 33 players, stun Huskers 24-17 after layoff

By Eric Olson Dec. 12, 2020 03:47 PM EST

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

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 defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) sacks Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. Iowa won 35-7. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Gophers going through growing pains, as Boilermakers up next

By Dave Campbell Nov. 19, 2020 06:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, right, celebrates with wide receiver Tyler Johnson (6) after Johnson caught a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA football game against Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Fleck has never lacked for clever ways to connect and motivate his players. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Light reading: Fleck regaling Gophers with pregame kid books

By Dave Campbell Nov. 16, 2020 12:25 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 drubs Minnesota 35-7 for 6th straight win for the pig

By Dave Campbell Nov. 13, 2020 10:36 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

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

Illinois running back Mike Epstein (26) carries the ball as Purdue cornerback Cam Allen defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Gophers, Illini square off looking for first win of season

By Terry Towery Nov. 05, 2020 09:51 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker pumps his fist after the team defeated Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Big Ten teams have losing record at home with fan-free games

By Larry Lage Nov. 05, 2020 05:44 PM EST

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) is congratulated by running back Jake Funk (34) after scoring a touchdown run against Minnesota during overtime of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 45-44 in overtime. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Maryland shocks Minnesota 45-44 in OT on missed conversion

By David Ginsburg Oct. 30, 2020 11:39 PM EDT

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

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa is sacked by Northwestern defensive line Adetomiwa Adebawore during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Minnesota, Maryland look to rebound in Friday night clash

By David Ginsburg Oct. 29, 2020 03:19 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Graham Mertz tries to run past Illinois's Tarique Barnes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Nightmare scenario: What happens when outbreak hits QB room?

By Steve Megargee Oct. 27, 2020 05:49 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertze throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
STAT WATCH: Accuracy of Mertz, Fields in openers tops FBS

By Eric Olson Oct. 26, 2020 02:48 AM EDT

Michigan quarterback Joe Milton passes against Minnesota in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
No. 18 Michigan tops No. 21 Minnesota 49-24 in Milton debut

By Dave Campbell Oct. 24, 2020 11:22 PM EDT