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The Minnesota defense may have a new play caller in 2025, with Danny Collins taking over for Corey Hetherman. But the Golden Gophers' defense didn't

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PFF grades for Minnesota's defense in season-opening win over Minnesota

One week from today, the Minnesota Golden Gophers open their 2025 season against Buffalo at Huntington Bank Stadium. With kickoff fast approaching,

Kerry Brown

Projecting Minnesota's defensive two-deep with one week until kickoff

On Monday afternoon, Minnesota defensive coordinator Danny Collins met with the media as the Gophers end fall camp and begin preparation for their

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Notebook: Danny Collins breaks down Gophers’ defense

Our ranking of the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ position groups continues with the No. 6 position group, the Gophers’ defensive end room.  Previous

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Ranking Minnesota's Position Groups: No. 6 Defensive End / Rush End

LSU defensive end Jaxon Howard has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on the first day of the spring window, which runs from April 16-30.   Howard

LSU EDGE rusher Jaxon Howard enters the portal (Photo: USA Today)

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LSU EDGE rusher Jaxon Howard enters NCAA Transfer Portal

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Jaxon Howard has football in his blood. He is coached by his father, Willie Howard, who starred at Stanford and was a second-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings. As a junior at Stanford, his father won the Morris Trophy, given to the top defensive lineman in the Pac-12 Conference. Jaxon Howard looks to follow in his father’s footsteps. “His nickname growing up was always ‘Mini-me.’” Willie Howard told MN Football Hub. “He’s a monster on defense. He flies to the ball and wants to make every single play and that comes naturally. He had a knack for getting to the ball. On offense, he releases, he blocks well, and his hands are unbelievable when the ball is thrown to him.” Away from football, Howard likes to fish, lift and spend time outdoors. He plans on majoring in communications. His brother, Phoenix Sproles, is a receiver at North Dakota State. His other siblings are Sterling Sproles and Aeyva Hoawrd.

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