OPEN THREAD: The Zips of Akron at Minnesota Gophers

Sep 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back TJ Thomas (23) runs with the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick…

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 28: The Michigan Wolverines celebrate with the Little Brown Jug after beating the Minnesota Golden Gophers 27-24 at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory…

Sep 19, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers kicker Luke Drzewiecki kicks 24-yard field goal against the Akron Zips during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images | IMAGN…

Sep 19, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Noah Jennings (13) runs with the ball after the catch as Akron Zips defensive back Tairan Davis Jr. (29) gives chase during the first half at Huntington Bank…

Sep 16, 2017; Akron, OH, USA; Akron Zips mascot Zippy performs in the third quarter in a game between the Akron Zips and Iowa State Cyclones at InfoCision Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters…

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Niko Medved gestures to his team against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via…

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-1) will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they close out their non-conference schedule against the Akron Zips (1-1) at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 19. This Week’s Thoughts:…

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 25: Perry Thompson #3 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers runs with the ball during the spring football game at Huntington Bank Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Steven Garcia/Getty…