As Ben Johnson Takes Over, Gophers Put The 'New' In New Look
New Minnesota coach Ben Johnson might have been wise to start the first practice with some get-to-know-you icebreakers before moving onto the shooting, passing and defense drills.
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New Minnesota coach Ben Johnson might have been wise to start the first practice with some get-to-know-you icebreakers before moving onto the shooting, passing and defense drills.
Tanner Morgan threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns and Bryce Williams rushed for 127 yards and another score on Saturday as Minnesota defeated Nebraska 30-23.
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said Monday that Potts was "doing very well" and expected to be present at the practice facility this week to visit with the team.
Minnesota running back Trey Potts was discharged Friday from an Indiana hospital where he spent six days after an unspecified medical condition developed during the team's game at Purdue.
The University of Minnesota says Gopher running back Trey Potts is receiving medical attention following Saturday's matchup at Purdue.
Minnesota (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) won its fourth straight over the Boilermakers — this one giving P.J. Fleck his first second-half comeback in 50 career games at the school. He is now 1-17 with the Gophers when trailing at halftime.
A day before the Gopher men's hockey team was slated to play their season opener, the series against Alaska was postponed until January over health and safety concerns.
On Saturday, Purdue's revamped defense will find out how much progress its made against an old nemesis with a visit from Minnesota.
The loss snapped Minnesota's streak of 21 straight non-conference wins, the longest streak in the country entering Saturday's game. The Gophers' last non-conference loss was Sept. 3, 2015 against TCU.
The fictitious "starter" Saturday for Colorado at quarterback will be Paul Crewe from "The Longest Yard" instead of Brendon Lewis. Just part of the plan not to reveal anything along the lines of position depth since Minnesota doesn't either.
Treyson Potts listened intently to Mo Ibrahim between drives, the injured Minnesota star now serving as an unofficial coach and unwavering supporter of his successor in the backfield.
Minnesota has been forced to move forward without star running back Mohamed Ibrahim, trying to fend off those what-could-have-been thoughts that only serve to frustrate and distract.
Gable Steveson tweeted Thursday he's signed with the WWE, while also telling the Gopher wrestling program "I'm Back!"
The second team preseason Associated Press All-American had 30 carries for 163 yards and two scores, both giving the Gophers the temporary lead against the fourth-ranked Buckeyes. Ibrahim hurt his lower right leg late in the third quarter, limped off and did not return.
C.J. Stroud passed for 294 yards and four touchdowns in his debut as the Ohio State starter and the fourth-ranked Buckeyes kept coach Ryan Day unbeaten in Big Ten play with a 45-31 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night.
