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P.J. Fleck enters his 10th season with mixed opinions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:31 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

P.J. Fleck enters his 10th season with mixed opinions
Summary

P.J. Fleck begins his 10th season as head coach of the Minnesota Gophers football team. While he has led the program to notable successes, including recent victories over Wisconsin, he has struggled against rival Iowa, holding a record of 1-8. The Gophers are experiencing a higher level of talent, with a history of 20 draft picks during Fleck's tenure, but fan expectations are rising following an 11-2 season in 2019 that failed to yield a Big Ten Championship appearance. Fleck's ability to elevate the program's competitiveness remains a subject of debate among fans and analysts.

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  • •Fleck's record against Wisconsin is 5-4 during his tenure.
  • •The Gophers have raised their competitive floor under Fleck.
  • •Iowa holds a dominant 1-8 record against Fleck's teams.
  • •Fleck has overseen 20 NFL draft picks in nine years.
  • •Expectations are high following past successes.
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  • 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Entering Year10 of PJ Fleck, what have a we loved (or hated)?
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Things to love and things to hate as PJ Fleck enters his 10th season leading the Minnesota Gopher Football program

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