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Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan prepares to launch a pass at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

Tanner Morgan and offense can’t capitalize on stellar defensive performance

by Paul Hodowanic, Sports Reporter
Published December 19, 2020
Mistakes at inopportune times cost Minnesota a chance at the Axe.
Gophers linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin follows the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24. Minnesota fell to Michigan 49-24 in their first showing of the season.

Gophers fall in overtime matchup to Badgers

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published December 19, 2020
In a game of both teams throwing punches, it was Wisconsin who did just enough to secure the win and keep Paul Bunyan’s Axe in Madison.
Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Friday, Nov. 13. The Gophers fell to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes 35-7.

Gophers’ Ibrahim named Big Ten Running Back of the Year

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Editor
Published December 15, 2020
Playing only six games, Ibrahim leads the conference in rushing yards, touchdowns and yards from scrimmage.
Gophers head coach PJ Fleck walks the sidelines at TCF Bank stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Gophers set to play Wisconsin in final Big Ten game

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published December 13, 2020
The rescheduling of the game will be the 130th meeting between the border rivals.
Thomas Barber and Coney Durr tackle Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 10 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers beat the Boilermakers 41-10.

Gophers without rust after 22 days between games

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published December 12, 2020
Minnesota had role players step up and two key takeaways on defense to beat Nebraska for its third win of the season
Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Friday, Nov. 13. The Gophers fell to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes 35-7.

Undermanned Gophers pull off gutsy win at Nebraska

by Paul Hodowanic
Published December 12, 2020
Minnesota was without 33 players on Saturday due to COVID-19 and injuries.
Thomas Barber and Coney Durr tackle Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 10 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers beat the Boilermakers 41-10.

Gophers’ finale highlights 2020 oddity more than closure

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published December 11, 2020
Minnesota has been faced with several challenges it never saw before during this shortened football season.
The Gopher and Wolverine lines clash at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24. Minnesota fell to Michigan 49-24 in their first showing of the season.

Canceled Gophers games loom large as championship week approaches

by Brendan O'Brien
Published December 2, 2020
Minnesota was not in contention for the Big Ten championship game, but the cancellation against Wisconsin significantly changed the outlook for the championship.
Thomas Barber and Coney Durr tackle Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 10 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers beat the Boilermakers 41-10.

Gophers football canceled against Northwestern

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published November 30, 2020
Minnesota will not play in two consecutive weeks due to rising COVID-19 cases, but still hopes to play in the final week of the season at Nebraska.
Gophers Wide Receiver Rashod Bateman carries the ball at the 2020 Outback Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 1.  The Gophers went on to take the game 31-24 over the Auburn Tigers.

Gophers Bateman opts out of remainder of the season

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Editor
Published November 25, 2020
Gophers fans will have to wait until the 2021 NFL season to see Rashod Bateman back on the field.

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