Minnesota to play W. Illinois of FCS in 2022
The Gophers announced Tuesday they've added the Leathernecks for Sept. 10, 2022, giving them five straight home games to start the slate for the first time since 1933.
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5th in Big Ten - West
Minnesota's 400-pound Australian lineman scores a TD (0:31)
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Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer
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Johnson goes up to grab 2nd TD (0:27)
Georgia Tech QB fumbles in final minute to ice Quick Lane Bowl (0:33)
Ibrahim surpasses 200 yards in game (0:39)
Ibrahim runs in his 2nd TD of game (0:28)
Georgia Tech punches in 1st TD (0:34)
Johnson grabs back-shoulder throw for TD (0:34)
41-yard sideline catch sets up Minnesota TD (0:31)
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Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck will receive a one-year contract extension through the 2023 season, according to a source. This should be announced today as Minnesota's board of regents will meet. The Pioneer Press first reported the extension. Fleck received a similar one-year bump last season. He's 11-13 in two years with the Gophers, who face Georgia Tech in the Quick Lane Bowl on Dec. 26.
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2019 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 13-1 |
| Michigan | 8-1 | 10-3 |
| Penn State | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Michigan State | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Maryland | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Indiana | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Rutgers | 0-9 | 1-11 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 8-1 | 9-5 |
| Wisconsin | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Purdue | 5-4 | 6-7 |
| Iowa | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Minnesota | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Illinois | 2-7 | 4-8 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jackson | WR | Committed | 82 |
| Ky Thomas | RB | Committed | 79 |
| Jonathan Mann | WR | Committed | 78 |
| Itayvion Brown | OLB | Committed | 78 |
| Jalen Glaze | S | Committed | 77 |
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Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | M. Spaeth | John Mackey Award |
| 2005 | G. Eslinger | Outland Trophy |
| 2005 | G. Eslinger | Rimington Trophy |