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Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 14h

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

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

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 14h

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

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

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 14h

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

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Minnesota Football coordinators preview Saturday's game against Purdue

Minnesota Football coordinators preview Saturday's game against Purdue

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 2d

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

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

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 2d

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

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

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 4d

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

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

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 4d

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

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

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 5d

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

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

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 7d

#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 of Kerry Brown and Koi Perich

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

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 7d

#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 OC Greg Harbaugh details the aerial assault against Rutgers

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

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 7d

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

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

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

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 9d

What #Gophers coach PJ Fleck said today, including:

- His early preview of #1 Ohio State
- Looking for run game improvements
- The crowd helping his team in the 4th quarter

"I think our student body does an amazing job of that, and all our fans do."

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Minnesota Gopher Football: What P.J. Fleck said on September 29th

Here's what Minnesota Gopher football coach PJ Fleck said on September 29th before the Ohio State game

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 9d

The #Gophers dropped back 43 times vs. Rutgers, but head coach P.J. Fleck isn't going to give up on the running game.

"I'm always a firm believer that the run sets up the pass...and I think here at Minnesota, you got to be good at it."

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P.J. Fleck believes that improvement is coming for the Minnesota run game

Minnesota head football coach P.J. Fleck believes that improvement is coming for the Minnesota run game

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 10d

GIF Rewind: Rutgers

Almost 20 GIFs with analysis on each, going through the #Gophers win over Rutgers.

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GopherIllustrated GIF Rewind: Rutgers

GopherIllustrated GIF Rewind: Rutgers

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 10d

🚨PFF Grades and Snap Counts📷

Here's a look at how the #Gophers defense fared against Rutgers, plus who played and how much.

Big days for Anthony Smith and Kerry Brown.

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

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

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 10d

🚨PFF Grades and Snap Counts📷

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

Drake Lindsey was the highest-graded quarterback in the Big Ten yesterday.

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PFF grades and snap counts from Minnesota's offense vs. Rutgers

PFF grades and snap counts from Minnesota's offense vs. Rutgers

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 11d

After a slow start, the #Gophers (3-1, 1-0) adapted and surged their way into a 31-28 comeback win over Rutgers.

My takeaways include Drake Lindsey's coming out party, Minnesota's coordinators' in-game adjustments, and much more.

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Takeaways as Minnesota Football wins a thriller over Rutgers, 31-28

Ryan Burns' takeaways as Minnesota Gopher Football earns its first Big Ten win in a 31-28 victory over Rutgers

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 11d

Everything #Gophers coach P.J. Fleck had to say following Minnesota's 31-28 victory over Rutgers.

"I thought Danny Collins made incredible halftime adjustments, and so did Coach Harbaugh. And we were a completely different team in the second half."

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Everything that PJ Fleck had to say following Minnesota Football's 31-28 victory over Rutgers

Here's everything that Minnesota Football coach PJ Fleck had to say following the Gophers 31-28 victory over Rutgers.

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 12d

#Gophers vs. Rutgers preview

- Game info
- Five things you need to know
- Rutgers players to watch
- Keys to a Minnesota victory
- And my score prediction as the Gophers attempt to get off on the right foot to start Big Ten play

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Minnesota Football vs. Rutgers preview and score prediction

Here's Ryan Burns' score prediction and preview for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Minnesota Gophers football game

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 13d

Know your Foe: Rutgers

Bobby Deren of Rutgers247 breaks down the #Gophers first Big Ten opponent in the Scarlet Knights.

Here's everything you need to know about Greg Schiano's team, including his score prediction for Saturday.

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Know Your Minnesota Football Foe: Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Ryan Burns talks with the Rutgers247's Bobby Deren to get help previewing the Gophers' first Big Ten game against Rutgers

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 14d

The takeaways have been tough to come by of late for the #Gophers defense vs. FBS competition.

DC Danny Collins details why the word around his side of the ball is 'Obsession'.

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Minnesota DC Danny Collins says his defense must be obsessed with the football

Minnesota defensive coordinator Danny Collins says his defense must be obsessed with the football

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 14d

Koi Perich is coming off the toughest game of his young #Gophers career against Cal, and DC Danny Collins believes he responded in the right way during the bye week.

"He's going to respond from it. I have all the faith in the world in him."

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Danny Collins believes that Koi Perich has responded well to the adversity against Cal

Minnesota defensive coordinator Danny Collins believes that safety Koi Perich has responded well to the adversity against Cal

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 14d

#Gophers OC Greg Harbaugh knows his offense needs to be more explosive with Big Ten play on the horizon.

"I want to be explosive, just like everyone wants to be explosive. We have the opportunity to do it."

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Minnesota OC Greg Harbaugh is working on generating more explosive plays

Minnesota Football offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh is working on generating more explosive plays

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 14d

#Gophers coordinators Greg Harbaugh and Danny Collins detail Minnesota's Big Ten opener against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

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Minnesota Football coordinators preview Saturday's game against Rutgers

Minnesota Football coordinators preview Saturday's game against Rutgers

Ryan Burns @ryanburnsmn.bsky.social · 16d

Winning the turnover margin and explosive plays are two key measurements within P.J. Fleck's '78%' metric.

And now with the #Gophers starting Big Ten play on Saturday, getting more explosive in all areas has to continue to be an area of focus.

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Minnesota Football has to find a way to break the 'explosive play' drought heading into Big Ten play

Minnesota Football has to find a way to break the 'explosive play' drought heading into Big Ten play