The Vikings are in a place of stability with new NFL Coach of the Year Kevin O'Connell, while the Wolves are restoring confidence with Anthony Edwards in attack mode.

Kasparas Jakucionis and No. 23 Illinois visit Dawson Garcia and Minnesota in Big Ten action. The Golden Gophers have gone 10-5 in home games. Minnesota is fifth in the Big Ten at limiting opponent ...

Antonio Gates, who went from being an undrafted player to one of the most prolific pass-catching tight ends in NFL history, ...