College Football

Coach Fleck joins FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim and Gophers' analysts Ron Johnson and Justin Gaard to recap last week’s wide margin win against Eastern Illinois and preview the upcoming matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck held his weekly news conference Monday at Athletes Village. The Gophers are 1-0 after a 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois. Fleck talked about this Saturday's match-up against SEC foe Mississippi State, and why it's important to play a Power 5 team in the non-conference.

P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters after the Gophers beat Eastern Illinois 59-7 Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. Javon Tracy sparked Minnesota's win with two punt returns for touchdowns, a first in program history.

The University of Minnesota football team opens the 2026 season Thursday night against Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium.

University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Niko Medved spoke with reporters from the State Fair on Wednesday. He could get Cade Tyson, the Gophers' top scorer from last year, back via the NCAA's 5-for-5 rule. Tyson is part of a lawsuit to get one more year of eligibility, and if it's granted, Medved says he has a spot for him.

The University of Minnesota women's basketball team was at the State Fair on Tuesday. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks caught up with coach Dawn Plitzuweit, and Minnesota native Mara Braun.

This week on the P.J. Fleck show, the crew discuss opening week against Eastern Illinois and the expectations for the season ahead at the Minnesota State Fair.

P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters on Monday at Athletes Village, with the Gophers' 2026 opener less than two weeks away against Eastern Illinois at Huntington Bank Stadium. As has been tradition during Fleck's tenure, Minnesota is playing on a Thursday night during the State Fair.

The Gophers football team held its final open practice of fall camp Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium before their Sept. 3 opener against Eastern Illinois. Defensive lineman Anthony Smith, and quarterback Drake Lindsey spoke with media after practice.

The University of Minnesota football team held its final open practice of fall camp Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium, with the season-opener exactly two weeks away.

The University of Minnesota honored long-time baseball coach John Anderson with a celebration of life Monday night at Maturi Pavilion. Anderson died last month at 71 years old. Celebration of life speakers included his wife, Jan, and daughter, Erin, Rob Fornasiere, Billy Soule, Mike Bailey and Paul Molitor. Ryan Lefebvre was the master of ceremonies.