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Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball away from Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9), during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Minnesota won 24-17. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Gophers, Badgers cherish second chance to renew rivalry

By Steve Megargee Dec. 17, 2020 05:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. With another Gophers player opting out of the season Monday, coach P.J. Fleck warned more could follow before the Oct. 24 opener. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 18 Michigan faces difficult opener at No. 21 Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Oct. 22, 2020 05:45 PM EDT