Gophers face challenges as second half of season begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Minnesota Gophers, currently 4-2, prepare for a challenging second half of the 2026 season. With a notable schedule featuring four opponents in the AP Top 25, quarterback Drake Lindsey's performance will be critical. Lindsey has completed 64.8% of passes with nine touchdowns but needs to improve consistency. Offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr. and defensive coordinator Danny Collins face scrutiny as criticisms mount if results do not improve. Minnesota's next game is against Iowa following a bye week, making it a pivotal matchup for momentum.
- •Gophers start the second half of the 2026 season with a 4-2 record.
- •Drake Lindsey has thrown for 1,335 yards and nine touchdowns so far.
- •Minnesota's final six opponents include four ranked teams.
- •Offensive and defensive coordinators face increased scrutiny amid struggles.
- •Next game against Iowa is critical for momentum.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Lindsey, coordinators headline key questions for Gophers' second half
"The second half of Minnesota's 2026 regular season could have a lot of different outcomes.
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