Minnesotans for Nebraska is holding a pep rally Friday evening at the Mall of America. Details here.

The St. Paul paper looks at how the Gophers use Pro Football Focus data* — and why they pay little heed to PFF’s individual performance ratings.

Jeremiah Sirles reviews the Michigan game and previews what to expect Saturday from the Gophers in this seven-minute video.

Gene Chinander, father of Nebraska’s defensive coordinator, has died in a car crash in Iowa, but Erik Chinander still intends to coach* in Saturday’s game at Minnesota.

Outside linebackers coach Mike Dawson discusses pass-rush intricacies,* Garrett Nelson’s motor and more* on the radio.

The LJS breaks down the offense’s struggles* in late-game, two-minute situations.

Scott Frost expects no letdown against Minnesota: “Everything we’ve got will be poured into this one.” Go here for more from Thursday’s practice. Updates & discussion

Athlon previews the Minnesota game and picks the Huskers to win by 14. | More predictions

Officials are working to avoid a recurrence of the pedestrian bottleneck that that occurred outside Memorial Stadium after the Michigan game.

Minnesota’s offensive coordinator is seeing progress from freshman Mar’Keise Irving but says the running back position will continue to be by committee. | Opponent previews: DN, LJS,* OWH*