Minnesota Gopher Football Predictions 2023: PJ Fleck, Max Brostrom, and More
Quarterback Max Brostrom has impressed in fall camp
There was skepticism surrounding 6-foot quarterback Max Brostrom coming into fall camp after Athan Kaliakmanis transferred to UCLA this summer. But the redshirt freshman has impressed coaches and teammates with his development throughout camp. Brostrom has been named the Gophers’ starting quarterback for the season opener against New Mexico State and is expected to be a key piece for the Gophers this season.
Jerry Kill says Gophers could be 'best team in the country'
Former Gophers coach Jerry Kill said “man, Minnesota could be the best team in the country” after watching practice in fall camp. Kill, who coached the Gophers from 2011 to 2014, is now an analyst for 247Sports and Big Ten Network and knows a thing or two about building successful college football programs.
P.J. Fleck is excited about this year's team
Head coach P.J. Fleck has been raving about his team all fall camp and believes they have the potential to be special. Fleck enters his seventh season at Minnesota with a 44-33 record and has led the Gophers to bowl games in each of the past five seasons. He’s hoping to build on that success and lead the Gophers to their first bowl victory since 2016.
Mohamed Ibrahim is ready for a big season
Running back Mohamed Ibrahim is back for his senior season and is looking to have a big year. Ibrahim rushed for 1,160 yards and nine touchdowns last season and was named the Big Ten Running Back of the Year. He’s one of the best running backs in the country and will be a key part of the Gophers offense this season.
Gophers have high expectations for 2023
The Gophers have high expectations for the 2023 season. They were picked to finish second in the Big Ten West division by the media and are ranked No. 21 in the AP Poll. The Gophers have a lot of talent and experience on this year’s team and are looking to make a run at the Big Ten Championship Game.
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