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Gophers Go 8-0 After Star Tribune Columnist Called Coach 'Turkey'
PJ Fleck's Minnesota Gophers is one of a few teams still undefeated this season.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Gophers destroyed the Nebraska Cornhuskers Saturday night on primetime, 34-7. The Gophers are now 6-0 on the 2019 season and are officially bowl-eligible.
They've also won eight-straight games, dating back to the 2018 season. It's Minnesota's longest winning streak since the 40's.
The #Gophers dominated Nebraska for a 34-7 win. They rushed for 322 yards and four touchdowns. Minnesota has opened the season 6-0 for the first time since 2003. Dating back to last year, the Gophers have won eight consecutive games for the first time since 1948-1949.
— Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) October 13, 2019
Another interesting stat? Minnesota's head coach, PJ Fleck, has led his team to eight-straight victories since Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse named him the 2018 "Turkey of the Year." Reusse awards the Turkey title each year to a Minnesota sports figure who flops in a big way.
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Perhaps the award was given to Fleck prematurely. Or maybe it was the motivation this team needed.
Either way, Fleck has the Gophers "rowing" at full speed.
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The Big Ten still has 4 undefeateds remaining: Ohio State, Wisconsin, Penn State, and Minnesota. This is as many as: • The other power conferences combined (Bama, LSU, Oklahoma, Baylor) • The non-power conferences combined (Boise, SMU, App State, Clemson)
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