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Minnesota linebacker James Gordon Iv (13) catches the ball against South Dakota State safety Joshua Manchigiah (3) during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Gophers avoid upset with 28-21 win over South Dakota State

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2018, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck walks on the sidelines during the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Detroit. Former Minnesota coach Jerry Kill says he won't speak again to P.J. Fleck, saying the current Golden Gophers coach is too selfish. Kill spoke to Sirius XM radio Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019, and said he thinks Fleck is &quot;about himself&quot; instead of the players . (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Minnesota’s Fleck ‘saddened’ by criticism from ex-coach

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Ex-Gophers coach Kill says successor Fleck ‘about himself’

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Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) throws a pass during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Minnesota runs past Georgia Tech 34-10 in Quick Lane Bowl

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Minnesota players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe trophy after beating Wisconsin 37-15 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Progress for Minnesota gets big boost from Paul Bunyan’s Axe

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota wide receiver Demetrius Douglas out runs Wisconsin safety Seth Currens on a punt return for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Gophers take back Axe, beat Wisconsin 37-15

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck talks with his team prior to an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Minneapolis. Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck watched big play after big play by Illinois last weekend and knew a change was needed. The Illini’s first two drives each culminated with a 72-yard touchdown run by Reggie Corbin. Fleck fired defensive coordinator Robb Smith on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

After firing coordinator, Fleck seeks defensive improvement

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota looks for needed win at reeling Illinois

By TERRY TOWERY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Minnesota linebacker Carter Coughlin (45) celebrates his sack against Miami (Ohio) with Tai'yon Devers (12) and Julian Huff (20) in the first half of an NCAA football game, in Minneapolis. Indiana and Minnesota will play in prime time with both teams badly needing a win to boost their bid for a bowl game, and Hoosiers quarterback Peyton Ramsey will test a Gophers secondary that has been picked apart in Big Ten play. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Minnesota sends struggling secondary into game vs. Indiana

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota wide receiver Seth Green (17) is tackled by Fresno State defensive players George Helmuth (34), James Bailey (7) and Juju Hughes (23) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Winfield’s late pick helps Minnesota beat Fresno St. 21-14

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2018, file photo, Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad throws a pass during NCAA college football practice in Minneapolis. Annexstad won the starting quarterback job at Minnesota as a true freshman. Now comes the hard part, trying to boost a lagging passing game for the Gophers. Annexstad's debut comes on Thursday night in the season opener against New Mexico State. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP, File)

Starting fresh: Annexstad takes over at QB for Minnesota

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Minnesota quarterback Demry Croft looks to pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. A school official says University of Minnesota starting quarterback Demry Croft will leave the Gophers.University spokesman Paul Rovnak texted the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Sunday night, Nov. 26, 2017, that Croft asked coach P.J. Fleck for his release after Saturday's 31-0 loss to Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Demry Croft departs, leaving Gophers with another QB search

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck acknowledges the the fans in the students section after a 24-17 victory over Illinois in a NCAA college football game in Minneapolis. The University of Minnesota and Fleck have agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2022 season. (AP Photo/John Autey, File)

Minnesota, football coach agree to contract extension

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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Northwestern running back Justin Jackson, left, is tackled by Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Jackson, Northwestern’s career rushing leader, needs 156 yards to join Wisconsin great Ron Dayne as the only Big Ten players with four 1,000-yard seasons. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

For Fleck, advice over lunch from Fitzgerald still resonates

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Minnesota quarterback Demry Croft (11) hands the ball to running back Kobe McCrary (22) against Nebraska during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Croft, Minnesota run over Nebraska 54-21

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck reacts on the sideline in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. At right, In a Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, Nebraska head coach Mike Riley applauds after a play review confirmed a touchdown by wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State in Lincoln, Neb. Minnesota and Nebraska, two programs with vastly different histories in dissimilar situations this season, both have the same record. They'll meet on Saturday, with the winner keeping a bowl bid alive and the loser likely headed for an early end to the 2017 schedule. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, file)

Huskers-Gophers match pair of struggling bowl-game seekers

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota quarterback Demry Croft fakes a handoff to running back Rodney Smith against Illinois the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Autey)

McCrary, Smith lead Minnesota over Illinois 24-17

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Minnesota quarterback Demry Croft (11) looks to pass against Michigan State during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Minneapolis. Croft, who was suspended from the team for three weeks last month, returned with a flourish with three fourth-quarter touchdown passes in a rally against Michigan State that fell three points and a few minutes short. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)

Croft’s breakout game forces another QB decision for Fleck

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio congratulates players after a touchdown against Minnesota in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Great Scott: MSU runs over Minnesota, hangs on for 30-27 win

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2017, file photo, Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck calls out a timeout during an NCAA college football game against Buffalo in Minneapolis. P.J. Fleck spent 11 seasons building his coaching resume. By last fall, the former NFL receiver was atop many schools’ coaching wish lists. Some thought Fleck’s Midwestern roots might be a perfect fit at Purdue. But when the Boilermakers hired Jeff Brohm, Fleck wound up at Minnesota and neither school can quibble with the results. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

New coaches eager to square off in Minnesota-Purdue game

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press