Greg Harbaugh fired as Gophers’ offensive coordinator

Gophers Coach P.J. Fleck spoke after losing to Penn State

The Gophers lost to Penn State 42-14. Coach P.J. Fleck spoke after the loss.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota football team has two games left to earn bowl eligibility, and they’ll be doing so with a new offensive coordinator.

Greg Harbaugh fired

What we know:

Gophers' coach P.J. Fleck announced Sunday offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh has been relieved of his duties. Minnesota lost at Penn State 42-14 Saturday night, trailed 28-0 at half and didn't find the end zone until they were down 35-0.

"Greg has been an important part of our football program, and I want to thank him for the time, energy and commitment he gave to our players and University." said Fleck. "These decisions are never easy, but I believe this is the right one for our football team. I have tremendous respect for Greg as a coach, husband and father and thank him for his many contributions to our program. I wish him and his family the best moving forward."

Harbaugh was in his third stint at Minnesota. He served as quality control in 2017 and 2019 and rejoined the Gophers in 2022 as tight end coach. He took over play-calling duties in 2023 as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and was named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2025.

Drake Lindsey finished 16-of-30 for 185 yards and two touchdowns. On the season, he has 1,932 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Gophers are also near the bottom of the Big Ten in rushing yards.