Gophers Camp Fireworks Ahead of Season Opener | Minnesota Golden Gophers Football News

Gophers football is heating up two weeks before the 2026 season kickoff, with Coach P.J. Fleck praising the team’s camp progress and readiness for action. Defense dominated final practice with big plays from Nestor, Baranowski, and Kingsbury, while QB Drake Lindsey looks set to start despite a recent arrest. The kicking situation remains uncertain as Brady Denaburg’s eligibility hangs in court, and new signing Luke Drzewiecki awaits legal clearance. Bright spots include AJ Turner’s strong return after last year’s injury, competing for backup RB duties behind Darius Taylor. Meanwhile, four Gophers made the Senior Bowl’s Top 300 list, and Taylor even joined defensive coordinator’s son Rocky Collins for some light tackling fun post-practice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f4ee30657ed478b1