MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the first time in 114 years, the Minnesota-Wisconsin game has been bumped off the schedule. Minnesota called off its annual battle with Wisconsin for Paul Bunyan’s Axe — which was slated for Saturday afternoon — due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases within the program. The decision made Tuesday by Minnesota will also likely make the 18th-ranked Badgers … [Read more...] about Gopher Football On Pause Due To COVID Cases; Badgers Border Battle Cancelled
Gophers Football Dealing With COVID-Related Issues With Badgers Up Next
MINNEAPOLIS (AP/WCCO) — The Golden Gophers football team is dealing with some pandemic-related issues while it gears up to go against its Big Ten rival, the Wisconsin Badgers. On Monday, the University of Minnesota announced that the team will not practice Tuesday and will conduct all meetings virtual due to presumptive COVID-19 positive tests. Minnesota officials said Monday … [Read more...] about Gophers Football Dealing With COVID-Related Issues With Badgers Up Next
‘It’s Disappointing’: Learning Vikings Defense Takes Another Lesson In Defeat
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the sixth time in the last eight games, the Minnesota Vikings had their under-construction defense on the field down the stretch on Sunday with the opportunity to seal a victory. Three times, this group of mostly inexperienced players made the stop it needed for a Vikings win. This game against Dallas went down as one of the failures. Andy Dalton led the … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Disappointing’: Learning Vikings Defense Takes Another Lesson In Defeat
Early Mistakes By Uneven Vikings Against Cowboys Too Costly To Overcome
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings stumbled through the first half, an uneven and undisciplined performance that was a little unlucky, too. As well as they played against the Dallas Cowboys after that, those early mistakes made their margin for error too small to overcome. The same might ultimately be said about their 2020 season. With their 31-28 defeat, the Vikings … [Read more...] about Early Mistakes By Uneven Vikings Against Cowboys Too Costly To Overcome
Vikings Place Adam Thielen On COVID Reserve List
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday afternoon that wide receiver Adam Thielen has been placed on their Reserve-COVID-19 list. It is not clear whether Thielen has tested positive for COVID-19, or if he has been exposed to someone who has. Adam Thielen (credit: CBS) Thielen last played with the team Sunday, when they lost to the Dallas Cowboys 31-28 at … [Read more...] about Vikings Place Adam Thielen On COVID Reserve List
Late Interception, Disputed Penalty Help Minnesota Hang On For 34-31 Win Over Purdue
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Aune’s interception with 44 seconds left at the Minnesota 13-yard line after a disputed penalty on Purdue gave the beleaguered Gophers defense a big lift and preserved a 34-31 victory over the Boilermakers on Friday night. Jack Plummer completed 35 of 42 passes for 367 yards and three scores in his first start of the season for Purdue, which took the … [Read more...] about Late Interception, Disputed Penalty Help Minnesota Hang On For 34-31 Win Over Purdue
Special Teams Giving Vikings Plenty Of Trouble This Season
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The low moment of Minnesota’s most recent game at Chicago came at the opening of the second half, when former Vikings return ace Cordarrelle Patterson took the kickoff 104 yards for a Bears touchdown that triggered a sideline eruption by coach Mike Zimmer. The recipient of the unvarnished feedback was special teams coordinator Marwan Maalouf, who could be … [Read more...] about Special Teams Giving Vikings Plenty Of Trouble This Season
Vikings Activate C.J. Ham From Reserve/COVID-19 List
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Minnesota Vikings have activated fullback C.J. Ham from their reserve/COVID-19 list. Ham was placed on the list on Thursday. NFL teams are not required to disclose whether players are in quarantine or have tested positive for COVID. FB C.J. Ham has been activated from Reserve/COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/xGsE3ABNli — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November … [Read more...] about Vikings Activate C.J. Ham From Reserve/COVID-19 List
Former Gopher Football Coach Lou Holtz Tests Positive For COVID
cbsoptanon.onScriptsReady(function(cmp){cmp.ot.targetingAllowed(function(a){if(a) … [Read more...] about Former Gopher Football Coach Lou Holtz Tests Positive For COVID