Minnesota Golden Gophers Football Exits Big Ten Basement
Back-To-Back Bowl Appearances Highlight Fleck's Success
Program on the Rise Under PJ Fleck
After decades of futility, the Minnesota Golden Gophers football program is finally on the rise under head coach PJ Fleck. Fleck, who took over the program in 2017, has led the Gophers to back-to-back bowl appearances, including a victory in the 2019 Outback Bowl. The Gophers are now considered a rising star in the Big Ten Conference.
Fleck's success is due in large part to his ability to recruit top talent to Minnesota. In his first full recruiting class, Fleck signed the highest-rated recruiting class in program history. He has since continued to bring in talented players, including several four-star recruits. The Gophers' roster is now considered one of the most talented in the Big Ten.
In addition to his recruiting success, Fleck has also implemented a new offensive system that has helped the Gophers become one of the most prolific scoring teams in the country. The Gophers led the Big Ten in scoring in 2019 and are on pace to do so again in 2020.
The Gophers' success under Fleck has not gone unnoticed. Fleck was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2019 and is considered one of the best up-and-coming coaches in the country. The Gophers are now a legitimate contender in the Big Ten and are poised to make a run at a conference championship in the near future.
Key Stats
- The Gophers have won 11 games in each of the past two seasons, their most wins in consecutive seasons since 1960-61.
- The Gophers have ranked in the top 25 of the AP Poll for the past two seasons, their first time doing so since 2006-07.
- The Gophers have led the Big Ten in scoring in each of the past two seasons, the first time they have done so since 1946-47.
Conclusion
The Minnesota Golden Gophers football program is on the rise. Under head coach PJ Fleck, the Gophers have become one of the most successful teams in the Big Ten. The Gophers are now a legitimate contender for a conference championship and are poised to make a run at a national title in the near future.
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