The 2023 Minnesota Football Preview
Golden Gophers Football Overview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team is coming off a successful 2022 season, in which they finished with a 9-4 record and a berth in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
Head coach P.J. Fleck is entering his eighth season at the helm of the program, and he has led the Golden Gophers to four bowl games in his seven seasons.
Minnesota returns a number of key players from last season's team, including quarterback Tanner Morgan, running back Mohamed Ibrahim, and wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell.
Key Players to Watch
Tanner Morgan, Quarterback
Morgan is a fifth-year senior who has started 36 games for the Golden Gophers.
He is a talented passer with a strong arm and good accuracy.
Morgan is also a threat to run the ball, as he has rushed for over 1,000 yards in his career.
Mohamed Ibrahim, Running Back
Ibrahim is a junior who has rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of the past two seasons.
He is a powerful runner with good vision and balance.
Ibrahim is also a good receiver out of the backfield.
Chris Autman-Bell, Wide Receiver
Autman-Bell is a junior who led the Golden Gophers in receiving yards last season.
He is a talented route runner with good hands and excellent speed.
Autman-Bell is one of the best wide receivers in the Big Ten Conference.
Schedule
The Golden Gophers have a challenging schedule in 2023, with games against three ranked opponents (Ohio State, Penn State, and Wisconsin).
They also have a non-conference game against a Power Five opponent (Colorado).
The Golden Gophers' schedule is as follows:
- Sept. 2: at New Mexico State
- Sept. 9: Western Illinois
- Sept. 16: at Colorado
- Sept. 23: Michigan State
- Sept. 30: Purdue
- Oct. 8: at Illinois
- Oct. 14: Ohio State
- Oct. 21: at Penn State
- Oct. 28: Rutgers
- Nov. 4: at Indiana
- Nov. 11: Iowa
- Nov. 18: Wisconsin
Expectations
The Golden Gophers are expected to be a contender in the Big Ten West Division in 2023.
They have a talented roster and a favorable schedule.
If the Golden Gophers can stay healthy and play to their potential, they could be in line for a special season.
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