When the Gophers football team played UCLA at Rose Bowl Stadium last October, more than 12,000 maroon-and-gold fans made a pilgrimage to Pasadena, Calif. The appeal of Minnesota not having played

P.J. Fleck’s personality includes a sarcastic streak, so it was worth checking if the Gophers football coach was genuine with one comment he made last week. “I’m giving you all a little secret,” he prefaced during his KFAN radio show Sept.

Taylor has missed eight games due to injury in his Gophers career, and Minnesota faced plenty of injuries at the running back position before that with Mohamed Ibrahim. This isn't Fleck's first time in a situation like this, and he sounds like he has a plan if Taylor is not able to go on Saturday night.

One benefit to the NFL team was the glimpse of quarterback Max Brosmer they received during the U’s Pro Day in 2024.

Early on, the play appeared as if it would make a highlight reel. With the Gophers on their first offensive possession, situated at the Northwestern (La.) State 18-yard-line and already ahead 7-0 on the Demons,

Sagapolutele's top weapon is wide receiver Trond Grizzell, who is a veteran of the program and leads the team with seven catches for 115 yards and one touchdown. NC State transfer Kendrick Raphael has gotten off to a great start as well with 27 carries for 168 yards and one touchdown.

The last time that Minnesota and Cal played each other was during the 2009 season. The Golden Bears won that meeting 35-21. Kickoff will be at 10:30 p.m. ET on Sept. 13 on ESPN.

The Gophers got to 2-0, but now a test for PJ Fleck and his maroon and gold rodents: Cal, also 2-0, and with a very late kickoff. “We put together the best plan we possibly can to play our best football at 9:30 p.