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Minnesota OC Greg Harbaugh knows the run game has to improve in the second half of 2025

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Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 1d

#Gophers OC Greg Harbaugh talks through the run game issues for the offense, and how they're working toward fixing it in the back half of the season.

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Minnesota offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh knows the run game has to improve in the second half of 2025

Minnesota DC Danny Collins is working on fixing the run defense prior to Nebraska

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 1d

#Gophers DC Danny Collins knows about the run defense struggles, and believes they're addressing it ahead of the Nebraska game.

"I thought we did an elite job today in terms of correcting a lot of that stuff and excited for the challenge on Friday."

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Minnesota Football defensive coordinator Danny Collins is working on fixing the run defense prior to #25 Nebraska coming to town

Minnesota Football coordinators preview Friday's game against #25 Nebraska

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 1d

#Gophers coordinators Greg Harbaugh and Danny Collins detail Minnesota's Friday night opponent in the #25 Nebraska Huskers.

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Minnesota Gopher Football: What P.J. Fleck said on October 13th

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 2d

What #Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said today, including:

- His thoughts on the physicality from Saturday
- How the pass-catchers can start winning more 50/50 balls
- Some praise for transfer DBs Jai'Onte' McMillan and John Nestor

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Here's what Minnesota Gopher football coach PJ Fleck said on October 13th ahead of the Friday night game against #25 Nebraska

P.J. Fleck details his Nebraska success and his appreciation for Matt Rhule

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 2d

#Gophers coach PJ Fleck is 6-1 against Nebraska, but he reiterated today that Friday's matchup is its own entity.

He previewed the #25 Huskers and revealed he met up with Matt Rhule at a Kenny Chesney concert earlier this year.

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Minnesota head football coach P.J. Fleck details his Nebraska success and his appreciation for Matt Rhule

Minnesota Football lands a commitment from Wisconsin defensive back Lamont Hamilton

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 3d

The #Gophers land a commitment from Racine (Wis.) defensive back Lamont Hamilton following his official visit to Minnesota this weekend.

He's the third Wisconsin player in the 2026 class to commit to Minnesota.

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Minnesota Football lands a commitment from Wisconsin defensive back Lamont Hamilton following an official visit this weekend

GopherIllustrated GIF Rewind: Purdue

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Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 3d

GIF Rewind: Purdue

15+ GIFs with analysis on each, going through the #Gophers win over the Boilermakers.

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PFF grades and snap counts from Minnesota's defense against Purdue

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 4d

🚨PFF Grades and Snap Counts📷

A look at how the #Gophers defense fared against Purdue, plus who played and how much.

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PFF grades and snap counts from Minnesota's offense against Purdue

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 4d

🚨PFF Grades and Snap Counts📷

A look at how the #Gophers offense fared against Purdue, plus who played and how much.

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Takeaways as Minnesota Football wins Homecoming over Purdue, 27-20

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 4d

The #Gophers won their Homecoming game over Purdue, 27-20.

But my goodness. That does not tell any of the story from the strangest Minnesota victory I can remember.

Thoughts from a memorable night in Dinkytown: 247sports.com/college/minn...

Ryan Burns' takeaways as Minnesota Gopher Football wins Homecoming over Purdue

Everything that PJ Fleck had to say following Minnesota Football's win Over Purdue

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Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 4d

Everything that PJ Fleck had to say following the #Gophers win over Purdue.

"It felt like it was the Tale of Two Cities. It was the best of times and the worst of times. But I'm really, really proud of our football team."

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Here's everything that Minnesota Football coach PJ Fleck had to say following the Gophers 27-20 Homecoming victory over Purdue.

Minnesota Football vs. Purdue preview and score prediction

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Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 6d

#Gophers Homecoming preview vs. Purdue

- Game info
- Five things you need to know
- Purdue players to watch
- Keys to a Minnesota victory
- And my score prediction as the Gophers attempt to start the season 4-0 at home

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Here's Ryan Burns' score prediction and preview for the Purdue Boilermakers vs. Minnesota Gophers football game

Gopher Gridiron Radio 10.8.25

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CHAOTIC GOLDY GOPHER @chaoticgoldy.bsky.social · 7d

don't miss this week's Gopher Gridiron Radio preview of the #GopherFB game vs. Purdue on Saturday.

thanks for the 2016 #OUDNA vs. Texas Tech shoutout @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social!!

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Luke and Ryan return to preview the Gophers' Homecoming game against the Purdue Boilermakers

Minnesota OC Greg Harbaugh is working on fixes for the short-yardage problem

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Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 7d

The short-yardage woes for the #Gophers offense have been noted, and their offensive coordinator knows that.

Harbaugh details how he's working on fixing it, plus some insight on the OL changes.

"I gotta be better, and it will be better."

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Minnesota offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh is working on fixes for the short-yardage problem

Minnesota DC Danny Collins details the process as a first-year coordinator

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 7d

#Gophers defensive coordinator Danny Collins believes in his defense's abilities and that things will start to turn on that side of the ball soon.

"We got to continue to swarm, and we'll create takeaways. I'm very confident in that."

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Minnesota Football defensive coordinator Danny Collins details the process as a first-year coordinator

Minnesota Football coordinators preview Saturday's game against Purdue

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 7d

#Gophers coordinators Greg Harbaugh and Danny Collins detail Minnesota's Homecoming opponent in the Purdue Boilermakers.

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Minnesota Gopher Football: What P.J. Fleck said on October 6th

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 9d

What #Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said today, including:

- His early preview of Purdue
- Why he elected to change things on the offensive line
- The plan for Darius Taylor moving forward
- Where things stand in the kicking game

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Here's what Minnesota Gopher football coach PJ Fleck said on October 6th ahead of the Homecoming game against Purdue

P.J. Fleck details why Koi Perich hasn't been on offense since the Cal game

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 9d

Koi Perich hasn't played on offense since the Big Ten slate started, and #Gophers coach PJ Fleck details the plan there going forward.

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Minnesota head football coach P.J. Fleck details why Koi Perich hasn't been on offense since the Cal game

Takeaways as Minnesota Football loses to #1 Ohio State, 42-3

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 11d

After an interesting first 10 minutes, the #Gophers (3-2, 1-1) were dominated in a 42-3 loss at #1 Ohio State.

My takeaways include the search for a defensive identity, a look at the shuffling chairs along the offensive line, and more.

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Ryan Burns' takeaways as Minnesota Gopher Football loses to the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes

Everything that PJ Fleck had to say following Minnesota Football's loss to #1 Ohio State

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Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 11d

Everything #Gophers coach P.J. Fleck had to say following Minnesota's 42-3 loss to #1 Ohio State.

"You've got to give credit where credit's due. They dominated all three phases and won the line of scrimmage."

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Here's everything that Minnesota Football coach PJ Fleck had to say following the Gophers 42-3 loss to #1 Ohio State.

Minnesota Football vs. #1 Ohio State preview and score prediction

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 13d

#Gophers at #1 Ohio State preview

- Game info
- Five things you need to know
- Buckeye players to watch
- Keys to a Minnesota victory
- And my score prediction as the Gophers attempt to get their second win in Columbus since 1950

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Here's Ryan Burns' score prediction and preview for the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Minnesota Gophers football game

Minnesota DC Danny Collins on the rebound performances of Kerry Brown and Koi Perich

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Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 14d

#Gophers DC Danny Collins was thrilled to see Kerry Brown and Koi Perich step up against Rutgers.

"Both those guys are playing at a really high level. We got to keep that going in the safety room."

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Minnesota DC Danny Collins on the rebound performances from his two safeties, Kerry Brown and Koi Perich

Minnesota Football OC Greg Harbaugh details the aerial assault against Rutgers

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 14d

#Gophers OC Greg Harbaugh had the bye week to stew on the Cal game, and he came away with a thought that resonated on Saturday.

"I wasn't going to put ourselves in a position where Drake Lindsey wasn't gonna affect the offense non-stop."

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Minnesota Football offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh details why he went to an the aerial assault against Rutgers

Minnesota Football coordinators preview Saturday's game against #1 Ohio State

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 14d

#Gophers coordinators Greg Harbaugh and Danny Collins detail Minnesota's Big Ten road opener against the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes.

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