Minnesota Gophers hand out midseason awards for 2026-27 season

The Minnesota Gophers have released their midseason awards for the 2026-27 college football season, highlighting standout players and disappointing performances. Key awards include Greg Johnson as MVP for his leadership on the offensive line, while running back Darius Taylor is recognized as the biggest disappointment due to injuries impacting his performance. The Gophers also noted Drake Lindsey as the best offensive player after impactful plays in critical moments, and Maverick Baranowski as the best defensive player with top tackling stats. Concerns persist regarding offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr.'s strategy as the offense struggles, despite significant contributions from transfers like Noah Jennings. The team looks forward to addressing these issues in the second half of the season.

• 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Handing out Gophers midseason awards to the biggest standouts and flops