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Head Coach P.J. Fleck prepares to run onto the field with the Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0

Gophers to play West Virginia in Guaranteed Rate Bowl Dec. 28

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 5, 2021
After finishing the regular season 8-4 Minnesota will be playing West Virginia in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
Head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Gophers' loss against Northwestern weekend leaves no clear roadmap for where the team goes next.

Kirk Ciarrocca set to return as Gophers offensive coordinator

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 3, 2021
After leaving the program in 2019, Ciarrocca is now expected to replace Mike Sanford Jr. as offensive coordinator.
Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck walks back to the sidelines after checking on an injured player mid-game at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The Gophers defeated Illinois 24-17 during the homecoming game.

Gophers offensive coordinator Mike Sanford Jr. not expected to return after two seasons

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 29, 2021
After two seasons with the program, Minnesota is expected to move on from offensive coordinator Mike Sanford Jr.
Eyes ahead, quarterback Tanner Morgan looks to pass the ball during the Gophers football game against Bowling Green at Huntington Bank Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 25. The Gophers fell to the Falcons, 14-10.

Tanner Morgan to return for sixth season with Gophers football

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 28, 2021
Due to the NCAA granting an extra season of eligibility as a result from the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgan is able to return to Minnesota for a sixth season.
The Gophers take a group picture at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, Nov. 24. The Gophers beat the Badgers 37-15 for the first time since 2003.

Gophers win the Axe for the first time since 2018

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published November 28, 2021

Since 2003, Minnesota has been walloped by Wisconsin who has dominated ownership of Paul Bunyan’s Axe in the 21st century. On Saturday, the Gophers threw away all of that wretched history and beat the...

Running back Mohamed Ibrahim runs down the field in the 2021 season opener against Ohio State at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 2, 2021.

Mohamed Ibrahim to return in 2022 football season

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published November 24, 2021
The star running back suffered a severe leg injury against Ohio State in Week One
Mar'kiese 'Bucko' Irving carries the ball down the field in a game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

All-around performance lead Gophers past Indiana 35-14

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 20, 2021
A great day from both the Gophers offense and defense made for a convincing 35-14 victory
Eyes ahead, quarterback Tanner Morgan looks to pass the ball during the Gophers football game against Bowling Green at Huntington Bank Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 25. The Gophers fell to the Falcons, 14-10.

Gophers fall 22-27 to Iowa for seventh straight loss to the Hawkeyes

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published November 13, 2021
P.J. Fleck is 0-5 as the Gophers head coach versus Iowa
Settling in the pocket, quarterback Tanner Morgan looks to pass the ball during the Minnesota football game against Ohio State University, Thursday, Sept. 2. The Gophers lost to the Buckeyes, 45-31.

Illinois shocks No. 20 Gophers 14-6

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published November 6, 2021
Minnesota did not reach the red zone until late in the fourth quarter
Head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Gophers' loss against Northwestern weekend leaves no clear roadmap for where the team goes next.

BREAKING: P.J. Fleck inks new seven-year contract to remain head coach of Gophers football

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 3, 2021
Minnesota football head coach P.J. Fleck will now remain with the program through the 2028 season

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