8 years in one program should have you prepared for everything. But Minnesota ’s PJ Fleck could just impress in one season. What remains to be proven, even after 6 years, is whether a finish like 11-2 will ever grace his and Minnesota’s record again. The Gophers will meet an intriguing mix of opponents this season. Once again, Fleck will be entering a test year in his Minnesota stint, and the situation around him isn’t looking that great.

Fleck will begin his 9 season as HC of the Golden Gophers. He’s had an interesting trajectory at Minneapolis so far, and he’s got an equally interesting schedule for the year. Fleck, after a 6-7 dip in 2023, bounced back to 8-5 in 2024. And he’ll be facing Ohio State, Nebraska, and Oregon. The last time Minnesota football reached a high under Flec

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