Overview
- P.J. Fleck announced that Greg Harbaugh has been relieved of his duties as offensive coordinator and play-caller for the Minnesota football program.
- The move follows a 42-14 loss at Penn State in which the Gophers trailed 28-0 at halftime and did not score until they were down 35-0.
- Minnesota's offense has shown persistent problems this season including near‑bottom Big Ten rushing totals and six straight games with under 300 total yards.
- Quarterback Drake Lindsey completed 16-of-30 for 185 yards and two touchdowns in the Penn State game and has 1,932 passing yards, 13 TDs and seven interceptions on the season.
- Harbaugh leaves after multiple earlier stints on the staff and recent promotions, and the program will use an interim play-caller as it prepares for Senior Day against Northwestern at Huntington Bank Stadium with two regular-season games remaining.