Minnesota Football: Raising the Bar in the Big Ten

A History of Success

The Minnesota Golden Gophers football program has a rich history, dating back to 1882.

They have won seven national championships and 18 Big Ten championships.

Notable alumni include Bronko Nagurski, Bud Wilkinson, and Bobby Bell.

In recent years, the Golden Gophers have enjoyed a resurgence under head coach P.J. Fleck.

They have won two Big Ten West division titles and have appeared in three bowl games since 2016.

In 2019, they finished the season with an 11-2 record and a berth in the Outback Bowl.

The Golden Gophers have several key players to watch in 2020.

Tanner Morgan, quarterback: Morgan is a rising star who threw for over 3,200 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2019.
Mohamed Ibrahim, running back: Ibrahim is a powerful runner who rushed for over 1,100 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2019.
Rashod Bateman, wide receiver: Bateman is one of the best wide receivers in the Big Ten, with over 1,200 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in 2019.

The Golden Gophers will face several challenges in 2020.

A tough schedule: The Golden Gophers have a challenging schedule in 2020, including games against Ohio State, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Replacing key players: The Golden Gophers lost several key players to graduation, including wide receiver Tyler Johnson and linebacker Kamal Martin.
Staying healthy: The Golden Gophers will need to stay healthy in order to compete for a Big Ten championship.

The Golden Gophers have a lot of potential in 2020.

They have a talented roster and a proven head coach.

If they can stay healthy and overcome their challenges, they have a chance to compete for a Big Ten championship.