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Gophers football projected to finish 10th in Big Ten preseason poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:11 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Gophers football projected to finish 10th in Big Ten preseason poll

Summary

The Gophers football team is projected to finish 10th in the Big Ten Conference according to the 16th annual Cleveland.com poll. Following a 2025 season where they tied for seventh place with an 8-5 record, Minnesota received 268 total points in the polling conducted among conference reporters. Top spots were taken by Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana. Head coach P.J. Fleck, entering his 10th season, will lead a team that returns a significant portion of its production, including quarterback Drake Lindsey and key coordinators. The team is set to begin training camp soon.

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By the Numbers

•Gophers finished 7th in Big Ten in 2025.
•They received 268 points in the preseason poll.
•Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana are top three teams.
•P.J. Fleck returns for his 10th season.
•Team retains significant offensive and defensive production.

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What they're saying

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The Gophers football team finished in a tie for seventh place in the Big Ten Conference in 2025 and are not expected to finish as high this fall. The 16th annual Cleveland.com poll of the conference’s reporters has Minnesota slated to finish 10th in the 18-team league in 2025. Gophers received 268 total points in the poll, with Ohio State, Oregon and Indiana picked to finish in the top three. ...
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