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Athlon Sports recently released its 2026 All-America and All-Big Ten teams and nine Gophers – four on defense, four on offense and one on special teams – were recognized. Leading the way was defensive lineman Anthony Smith who was tabbed as a Second-Team All-America and First-Team All-Big Ten. Smith was also named First-Team All-Big Ten. Running back Darius Taylor and offensive lineman Greg Johnson were named Second-Team All-Big Ten on offense, while linebacker Maverick Baranowski and defensive back John Nestor were recognized with the same honor on defense. Nathan Roy was honored as a Third-Team All-Big Ten selection, while Jalen Smith slotted on the Fourth-Team All-Big Ten. Defensive back Kerry Brown was named Fourth Team All-Big Ten. Minnesota opens the season at home on Thursday, September 3 against Eastern Illinois. Athlon All-America Honors Second-Team Anthony Smith , DL Athlon All-Big Ten Honors First-Team Anthony Smith , DL Second-Team Darius Taylor , RB Greg Johnson , OL Maverick Baranowski , LB John Nestor , DB Third-Team Nathan Roy , OL Fourth-Team Jalen Smith , WR Kerry Brown , DB Tom Weston , P