Gophers expected to place 10th in Big Ten standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
At the recent Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, media polls forecasted that the Minnesota Gophers will finish 10th in the conference this fall. Despite this prediction, the Gophers have historically outperformed media expectations, finishing 7th in both 2024 and 2025 after being projected lower. Returning twelve starters, including key offensive and defensive players, gives Minnesota potential to exceed predictions for the upcoming season.
- •Gophers projected 10th in Big Ten by media poll
- •Historical precedent shows they often exceed expectations
- •Minnesota has 12 returning starters this season
- •Key players include quarterback and First Team All-Big Ten defense
- •P.J. Fleck is head coach entering the season
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Gophers predicted to finish 10th in Big Ten
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