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Baranowski, Lindsey and Smith to Represent Gophers at Big Ten Football Media Days
6/24/2026 11:52:00 AM | Football
Head Coach P.J. Fleck and Darius Taylor will also be part of the Gopher contingent
MINNEAPOLIS -- The University of Minnesota football team will be represented by linebacker Maverick Baranowski, quarterback Drake Lindsey and defensive lineman Anthony Smith at the annual Big Ten Football Media Days next month in Chicago.
The three-day event takes place July 28-30 at the Hilton Chicago, and the Gophers – along with head coach P.J. Fleck and running back Darius Taylor – will meet with the media on July 29.
Big Ten Football Media Days is the unofficial start of the season and provides an opportunity for media members to meet with coaches and student-athletes prior to the start of the season.
Minnesota opens the 2026 season on Sept. 3 when it plays host to Eastern Illinois. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Huntington Bank Stadium with television coverage on Peacock. Season tickets are on sale now for Golden Gopher football.
The three-day event takes place July 28-30 at the Hilton Chicago, and the Gophers – along with head coach P.J. Fleck and running back Darius Taylor – will meet with the media on July 29.
Big Ten Football Media Days is the unofficial start of the season and provides an opportunity for media members to meet with coaches and student-athletes prior to the start of the season.
Minnesota opens the 2026 season on Sept. 3 when it plays host to Eastern Illinois. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Huntington Bank Stadium with television coverage on Peacock. Season tickets are on sale now for Golden Gopher football.
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