Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck was photographed on the sideline during the first half of the college football game against the Michigan Wolverines on October 3, 2026, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The game marked a matchup between two Big Ten programs. The image, captured by Bailey Hillesheim for Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, shows Fleck observing the action. The story, written by Blake Ruane for SB Nation, was published on November 9, 2026.
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