minnesota athletic director mark coyle

Gophers cancel game with Northwestern due to COVID-19 outbreak

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Gophers football game against Northwestern Saturday has been canceled after the University of Minnesota reports 21 players and 26 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since Nov. 19. The U announced the decision on Monday, saying the team has also paused all team-related activities. The Gophers will also hold team meetings virtually for the remainder…