Alabama tops preseason SP+ college football rankings
The first version of SP+ rankings for 2020 has Alabama at No. 1 and is surprisingly high on Texas. Where does your team fit?
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2020 Schedule
11-2, 1st in Big Ten - West
Off-Target: Store sells 'Minnesota Badgers' onesie
Target apologized for carrying a onesie in its Minnesota stores that misidentified the mascot of the University of Minnesota as the "Badgers," the mascot of Big Ten rival Wisconsin.
Instant-impact true freshman for each Top 25 team
With the 2020 recruiting class in the books, let's take a look at which newcomers could make an immediate impact in their first season.
Complete 2020 college football recruiting grades
Now that the 2020 recruiting cycle has concluded, we rank college football's top 75 classes.
Ex-Gophers coach Kill joins Patterson's TCU staff
Former Minnesota coach Jerry Kill has joined TCU's staff as a special assistant to coach Gary Patterson.
Biggest 2020 question for each Top 25 team
Can transfer QB Jamie Newman jump-start Georgia's offense? Who will play QB for Michigan? Even the best teams have questions heading into next season.
College football coordinator moves: Top programs make new hires, hottest seats and more
Before a surprisingly interesting second wave of head coach hires, the real intrigue in this year's college coaching carousel came with the coordinator changes.
The story of P.J. Fleck's one moment of NFL glory with the 49ers
One game. One tackle. One punt return. The Minnesota Golden Gophers coach had a very brief NFL career but it left a lasting impact on him.
Ex-Gophers star, Supervalu CEO Wright dies
Michael Wright, a former Minnesota football star who led grocery wholesaler Supervalu Inc. for 20 years, has died. He was 81.
How each top 25 team wins the national title
Feel like celebrating next January? Here's what each of the nation's best teams needs to win it all next season.
College football's 100 best games of 2019: 40-21
In our second-to-last installment, we look back on a classic Rose Bowl, an impossible-to-believe Egg Bowl and everything in between.
College football's 100 best games of 2019: 60-41
In our third installment, we look back at games that impacted the battle for the No. 4 spot in the College Football Playoff, including Baylor taking down TCU.
College football's 100 best games of 2019: 80-61
In this second installment, we're focusing on the most exciting upsets and near upsets of the year, from Georgia State's shocking win over Tennessee to Notre Dame's escape against Virginia Tech.
Meet the 2020 breakout players for each top 25 team
These are the players, led by No. 1 Clemson's WR Joe Ngata, who are expected to make big leaps next season.
2019-20 College Football All-Bowl Team
From Joe Burrow to Jeff Okudah, these are the players who performed best during bowl season.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Where do LSU, Clemson land?
It's never too early to take a look at the top 25 for next season, right? Right. Here's our first take on next season after LSU wrapped up its national title.
The 150 greatest players in college football's 150-year history
A 150-member blue-ribbon panel ranks the 150 greatest players in the sport's entire history and the running backs are the clear stars.
Minnesota DB Winfield Jr. entering NFL draft
Minnesota's Antoine Winfield Jr., whose father played 14 seasons in the NFL, announced Wednesday he's entering the NFL draft.
12 things we're already excited about for the 2020 season
Will we get a Trevor Lawrence vs. Justin Fields rematch? Which team could be the next LSU? These are the games, storylines and players we can't wait to see.
After bowl win, Fleck shuffles Minnesota's staff
Fresh off an impressive Outback Bowl victory over Auburn, Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck hired Mike Sanford Jr. as offensive coordinator, and promoted Matt Simon to co-offensive coordinator for the Golden Gophers on Friday.
Minnesota outlasts Auburn in Outback Bowl (3:24)
Johnson's 2 TDs lead Minnesota to Outback win
Tyler Johnson had 12 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns on Wednesday to become Minnesota's career receiving leader and propel the 16th-ranked Golden Gophers to a 31-24 victory over No. 9 Auburn in the Outback Bowl.
Fleck goes off on referee over clock adjustment (1:11)
Johnson makes wild, one-handed TD grab (0:32)
Morgan, Johnson link up for 73-yard TD (0:27)
2019 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 13-1 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Michigan | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Indiana | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Michigan State | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| Rutgers | 0-9 | 2-10 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Wisconsin | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Minnesota | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 10-3 |
| Illinois | 4-5 | 6-7 |
| Purdue | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Northwestern | 1-8 | 3-9 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards253.347th
Rushing Yards178.746th
Points For34.2195th
Points Against22.4
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2019 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 10 | 10 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jackson | WR | Signed | 82 |
| Ky Thomas | RB | Signed | 79 |
| Jonathan Mann | WR | Signed | 78 |
| Itayvion Brown | OLB | Signed | 78 |
| Jaqwondis Burns | OLB | Signed | 78 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | C. O'Brien | Disney Spirit Award |
| 2006 | M. Spaeth | John Mackey Award |
| 2005 | G. Eslinger | Outland Trophy |
| 2005 | G. Eslinger | Rimington Trophy |