P.J. Fleck and Maverick Baranowski share memorable moment after Minnesota's win
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck displayed his intense coaching style following the Golden Gophers' 27-24 win against Washington on September 26. Linebacker Maverick Baranowski, who sustained a facial injury during the game, embraced Fleck after the victory. Fleck wiped blood from Baranowski’s mouth on his cheek, labeling them 'blood brothers'. The win marked Minnesota's first road victory since late 2024, highlighting the team's resilience in the competitive Big Ten. Baranowski contributed significantly with seven tackles, a sack, and an interception during the game, leading to a crucial touchdown for Minnesota.
- •P.J. Fleck coached Minnesota since 2017.
- •Maverick Baranowski recorded seven tackles and an interception.
- •Minnesota's last road win was against Wisconsin on November 29, 2024.
- •The game concluded with a close score of 27-24.
- •The victory reinforces the Gophers’ competitive positioning in the Big Ten.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Gophers coach P.J. Fleck’s ‘crazy’ moment after Washington win
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Blood Brothers: Minnesota's P.J. Fleck and Maverick Baranowski share unique moment
"SEATTLE — P.J. Fleck got a little carried away in the immediate on-field celebration after the Gophers’ 27-24 win over Washington on Saturday. Linebacker Maverick Baranowski had just sealed the win in the Big Ten opener with a final-play tackle on Huskies receiver Dezmen Roebuck at Husky Stadium. Roebuck’s cleat slid up into Baranowski’s helmet and bloodied his mouth. Fleck then hugged one of ...
"Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck's intensity was on full-display after his team's road win Saturday night against Washington. “He’s a crazy man," Golden Gophers linebacker Maverick Baranowski said of Fleck. In the aftermath of the 27-24 win, Baranowski — who said he was hit by a cleat on the last play of the game — was bleeding red from his mouth.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 9:30 AMInside Gophers coach P.J. Fleck’s ‘crazy’ moment after Washington win
SEATTLE — P.J. Fleck got a little carried away in the immediate on-field celebration after the Gophers’ 27-24 win over Washington on Saturday. Linebacker Maverick Baranowski had just sealed the win in the Big Ten opener with a final-play tackle on Huskies receiver Dezmen Roebuck at Husky Stadium. Roebuck’s cleat slid up into Baranowski’s helmet and bloodied his mouth. Fleck then hugged one of ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 9:09 AMBlood Brothers: Minnesota's P.J. Fleck and Maverick Baranowski share unique moment
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck's intensity was on full-display after his team's road win Saturday night against Washington. “He’s a crazy man," Golden Gophers linebacker Maverick Baranowski said of Fleck. In the aftermath of the 27-24 win, Baranowski — who said he was hit by a cleat on the last play of the game — was bleeding red from his mouth.
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