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Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck during the second half against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Nov. 2, 2024.

Gophers football gets national audience for Rutgers clash

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

'Clown Show': Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Calls Out Officiating

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

'It was the right call': P.J. Fleck defends surprise fake punt decision

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Zakhari Franklin (4) catches a pass in front of Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Nyland Green (1) in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Watch: Illinois WR Zakhari Franklin Makes Game-Tying Touchdown Catch

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Sep 7, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) runs with the ball during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Key Stats From Illinois Football vs. Minnesota in Week 10

Feb 23, 2013; Syracuse, NY, USA; CBS broadcaster Tim Brando prior to the game between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Tim Brando's commentary on Minnesota-Illinois is getting noticed

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) and Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Alex Bray (11) attempt to block Minnesota Golden Gophers kicker Dragan Kesich (99) field goal during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Instant Analysis: Illinois Falls to Minnesota, 25-17

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers kicker Dragan Kesich (99) kicks a field goal during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 things that stood out from the Gophers' win over No. 24 Illinois

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (11) celebrates a touchdown catch during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

Big Ten Football Week 10 Capsules

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer (16) passes the ball during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Red-hot Gophers climb Big Ten standings with road win over No. 24 Illinois

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Injury Update: Illinois WR Pat Bryant Set for Second Half vs. Minnesota

Illinois running back Josh McCray (6) turns upfield after catching a pass in the second quarter of a Big Ten football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa.

Watch: Illinois RB Josh McCray Breaks Tackles on Big Scoring Run

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Gophers men's hockey holds off Penn State in Big Ten opener

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Gophers to be without starting LG Tyler Cooper against Illinois

Michigan defensive back Will Johnson (2), center, and defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) walk towards locker room as the team arrive before the Michigan State game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Michigan Wolverines Official Injury Update: Will Johnson Out vs. Oregon Ducks

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) scores a touchdown catch over Purdue defensive back Botros Alisandro in the second half at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Oct. 12, 2024.

No. 24 Illinois will be at full strength against Gophers on Saturday

Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) waits to be interviewed after a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

McMaster's Big Ten Football Pick'em: Week 10

Oct 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Darius Taylor (1) runs the ball against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

3 keys to the Gophers leaving Illinois with a win over a ranked opponent

Oct 26, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Beau Pribula (9) celebrates after earning a first down during the fourth quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.

McMaster's Big Ten Football Power Rankings After Week 9