Page 33 - Jerry Kill News Today

Kill praised the Gophers and Fleck after New Mexico States 38-0 defeat at Huntington Bank Stadium.

The result on the football field wasn't what they wanted, but the NMSU Aggies' home opener was one of the best ever for ticket revenue.

The Gophers are heavy favorites, and even with Jerry Kill returning to coach the competition, this is a relatively easy call.

Before Thursdays season opener, Fleck sought out Kill, his former boss at Northern Illinois, and put his around around him. Over the past six years, Kill had criticized Fleck.

Fleck said in 10 years as a head coach, he has always shaken the opposing coachs hand. Will that streak be broken by animosity when the Gophers play New Mexico State on Thursday?

Nebraska disappoints in Dublin and Illinois looks impressive as we head into a full slate of games for opening weekend.

Jerry Kill heads to his old stomping grounds amid a swirl of controversy. Will he shake PJ Fleck’s hand postgame?

On the podcast, columnist Patrick Reusse has cause for optimism about the Twins and concern about the Vikings. He also shares thoughts about Jerry Kill, whose New Mexico State team plays the Gophers on Thursday.

As Minnesota aims for a successful 2022 season, the Golden Gophers are getting a blast from the past.

Devonte Lee ran for two second-quarter touchdowns and Nevada turned back New Mexico State 23-12 in a season opener on Saturday.