P.J. Fleck expressed ambitious and 'delusional' hopes for the Minnesota Gophers to reach the College Football Playoff, emphasizing a mindset of dreaming big and taking advantage of their schedule and opportunities this season.
Former Minnesota football players and staff members have accused coach P.J. Fleck of fostering a toxic and intimidating culture within the program. Allegations include interference with medical protocols, minimizing serious injuries, and implementing a system called the "Fleck Bank" to bypass consequences for failed drug tests. The university's athletic director has expressed support for Fleck, while previous investigations have largely exonerated those accused of misconduct. Minnesota joins other Big Ten programs, such as Iowa and Northwestern, facing controversy in recent years.