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Minnesota rushed for only 89 yards and saw its Big Ten West Division title hopes take a big hit.

With Chris Autman-bell healthy, the Gophers have been clicking offensively, while Marylands receiver health has gone the other direction.

On Oct. 30, 2020 the Gophers allowed 675 yards and 45 points to the Terrapins, this year theyre one of the best units in the nation — ranking 36th in scoring defense.

MINNEAPOLIS – Nebraska will play their eighth game in eight weeks today at Minnesota on Saturday. The Huskers have not beaten the Gophers since 2018 and they have not won in TCF Bank Stadium since 2015 – Mike Riley’s first season at NU. Minnesota is fresh off a bye week, so this match-up is sure […]

Minnesotas defense shut out the Boilermakers in the final 30 minutes, and the offense played keep-away late in the fourth quarter.

The Gophers notch their first Big Ten win of the season

Thomas Rush and Boye Mafe have combined for seven sacks in the past two games, though they were overshadowed last week by the teams struggles on offense.

Coach Jeff Brohm came to Purdue with a reputation as a creative genius. His offenses were fast, fun and fearless. They scored points by the dozens, winning shootouts. So when the Boilermakers' defensive struggles became the obstacle, Brohm jumped in.

Copy shortlink: Boye Mafe has a simple philosophy about happiness. "I just try to make one person smile," the Gophers defensive end said. "If I see someone whos down or is having a hard day or somebody whos frustrated, just by making somebody smile, that makes my day. … If Im in a room with 20 people and one person in the room is sad, I cant be happy." Of course, that doesnt necessarily apply to those in football stadiums on the road. Mafe, a former Hopkins standout, c...