Gophers Under the Radar with Potential | Minnesota Golden Gophers Football News

Minnesota’s Gophers may be lurking just outside the top 30 in preseason polls, but two respected voters—Ralph Russo and Koki Riley—are already eyeing them as dark-horse contenders. Russo slots them at No. 22, citing QB Drake Lindsey and RB Darius Taylor, while Riley puts them at No. 25, praising Fleck’s consistent bowl pedigree and the potential for explosive offense. With a favorable schedule and a defense ready to shine, they could sneak nine wins—even against ranked foes. Vegas says six and a half? Coach Fleck doesn’t care—he’s focused on the grind ahead. The Gophers haven’t been ranked since 2022, but this year might be different. 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/7c9831562b52a4d5