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Sep 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first half against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

P.J. Fleck ranks among top 10 college football coaches in golf handicap

Fleck has the 10th-best handicap among college football head coaches, according to a study.

Tony Liebert
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Sep 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first half against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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P.J. Fleck ranks among top 10 college football coaches in golf handicap

Fleck has the 10th-best handicap among college football head coaches, according to a study.

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Sep 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, US; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) returns a kick during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Koi Perich on potential two-way role: 'I always wanted to do it'

A potential offensive role for Perich is one of the biggest storylines for Gophers football this season.

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Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington (0) looks on before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Ranking the last five Gophers WR rooms: Is this year the most talented?

Minnesota new-look group of pass catchers could make some noise in 2025.

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Darius Taylor at Minnesota's annual internal media day
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Darius Taylor excited to play with 'twitchy' Marshall transfer A.J. Turner

Taylor is primed for another productive season as a focal point of Minnesota's offense in 2025.

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Koi Perich at Minnesota internal media day
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Koi Perich steals media day show with WWE-style belt: 'I thought it looks cool'

Perich showcased his confidence on Wednesday at Minnesota's annual internal media day.

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Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) warms up before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Future draft pick? Gophers star Perich says ‘dream was to play for Vikings’

Perich has his eyes set on the next level.

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Drake Lindsey and Koi Perich at Minnesota's annual internal media days.
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Koi Perich and Drake Lindsey's budding friendship leads Gophers into new era

Minnesota hopes to lean heavily on Perich and Lindsey over the next few seasons.

Tony Liebert
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Drake Lindsey at Minnesota's annual internal media days
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Drake Lindsey looks to bring Joe Burrow's 'swagger and aura' to Gophers football

Lindsey spoke to the local media at Minnesota's annual internal media day on Wedensday.

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Darius Taylor
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Live updates: 20+ players speak at Gophers football internal media days

More than 20 Gophers football players will speak to the media on Wednesday as part of their annual internal media days.

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El Dorado's Ryan Estrada (1) runs the ball and makes a touchdown during a football game against Montwood on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at the Socorro ISD Student Activities Complex II in El Paso.
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Four Gophers commits surge in updated Rivals300 rankings

The 2026 recruiting class for the Minnesota Golden Gophers looks even better after a foursome of commits saw meteoric rises in the latest national rankings from recruiting service Rivals.

Joe Nelson
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Jan 3, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA;  Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck prepares for the mayo dump after his teams’ win over Virginia Tech Hokies  at the Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Gophers 2025 record prediction: CFP dark horse — or more of the same?

The Minnesota Golden Gophers will play a football game next month. You can begin to smell the 2025 college football season, so let's break down what their record could be in 2025.

Tony Liebert
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Nov 9, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck on the field before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Board of Regents approves contract extension, buyout fees with Gophers' P.J. Fleck

P.J. Fleck's contract extension that will keep him signed with the Gophers through 2030 has been approved by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.

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Nov 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;  The Minnesota Golden Gophers hold the Paul Bunyan Football Trophy following the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Analyst projects Gophers QB commit to start over Wisconsin commit at Mater Dei

Furian Inferrera could be the starting QB at one of the top high school programs in the country as a junior.

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Image from the Gophers' walkout in EA Sports College Football 26
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Biggest Gophers takeaways from EA Sports College Football 26 release

You can officially play as the 2025-26 Gophers football team in a video game.

Tony Liebert
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WDM Valley's Jayden McGregory celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a state semifinal game at the UNI-Dome on Friday, November 10, 2023 in Cedar Falls.
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Jayden McGregory commits to Lousiville, are the Gophers done adding to 2026 class?

One of Minnesota's final targets in the 2026 class is officially off the board.

Tony Liebert
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Nov 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;  Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Logan Richter (96) celebrates with the Paul Bunyan Football Trophy following the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Gophers have three rivalries ranked among college football's top 51

Minnesota football has some big-time, long-running rivalry games in the Big Ten.

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Oct 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) celebrates his interception during the second half against the USC Trojans at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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Gophers star Koi Perich named 'sleeper' Heisman contender to watch

Perich has an outside shot at a trip to New York if he shines as a two-way player this fall.

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Sep 24, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach PJ Fleck waves to fans at Spartan Stadium before playing MSU. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images
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P.J. Fleck set to receive another contract extension

Gophers head coach PJ Fleck is in line for a one-year contract extension, pending approval at the next Board of Regents meeting, scheduled for July 9.

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Sep 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (3) calls a play against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Ex-Gophers QB has high expectations for Drake Lindsey: 'He's special'

Tanner Morgan expects to see Lindsey have serious success with Minnesota.

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Koi Perich in EA Sports College Football 25
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Ratings revealed for 12 Gophers ahead of EA Sports CFB 26 release

We know who the 12 highest-rated Minnesota players will be when the game releases next week.

Tony Liebert
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Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs the ball  for a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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Gophers' Koi Perich, Darius Taylor named preseason All-Americans

The accolades won't stop here for Minnesota stars Koi Perich and Darius Taylor.

Will Ragatz
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Nov 29, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;  Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Three-star Arizona CB commits to Cal over Gophers, three other finalists

Mason Lewis verbally committed to the Golden Bears on Tuesday.

Tony Liebert
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Nov 9, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Za'Quan Bryan (4) breaks up a pass intended for Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Ian Strong (9) during the first half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Big Ten tiers: Ranking the 30 best cornerbacks in the conference

Minnesota's CB room is arguably its biggest question heading into 2025.

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EA Sports College Football 25
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Ratings revealed for Koi Perich, Darius Taylor in CFB video game

Perich and Taylor are both top 100 players heading into 2025.

Tony Liebert
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Dec 28, 2021; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P. J. Fleck (center) celebrates with the trophy alongside players Tyler Nubin (left) and Ky Thomas (right) after defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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Analyst predicts Gophers to play in familiar Arizona bowl game

It's never too early for bowl game projections.

Tony Liebert
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