Gophers' offense struggles again as pressure mounts on coaches and quarterback

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Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Gophers' offense struggles again as pressure mounts on coaches and quarterback
Summary

Minnesota's offense continues to falter, marking its fourth consecutive poor performance during Saturday's game against Indiana. The Gophers rank last in the nation for total yards per game, with only 99.5 rushing yards and 209.5 passing yards on average. Head coach P.J. Fleck acknowledged the need for improvement from both players and coaching staff, particularly emphasizing the struggles of second-year quarterback Drake Lindsey, who has recorded turnovers in six straight games. Minnesota faces a critical game against UCLA coming up, and their offensive woes must be addressed to improve their standings in the Big Ten.

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  • •Minnesota ranks 130th nationally in total offense.
  • •Quarterback Drake Lindsey has one turnover in six consecutive games.
  • •Offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr. under scrutiny for performance issues.
  • •Gophers face UCLA next week as pressure mounts on the offense.
  • •Coaches emphasize the need for individual and team improvements.
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  • 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — P.J. Fleck, Greg Harbaugh Jr. and Drake Lindsey all face pressure as Gophers' offense struggles
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Minnesota's offense had a fourth-straight concerning performance on Saturday against Indiana.

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