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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.

- Nine Gophers were recently recognized by Phil Steele Publications as either members of the Preseason First Team All-American Team or Preseason Big Ten Team in advance of the 2026 season.

- Top Betting/Intel Takeaways - Drake Lindsey's underage-drinking arrest was discussed as a minor college-kid issue, not an availability or discipline concern; the hosts did not report any football suspension risk. - Lindsey is treated as Minnesota's clear QB1 and a legitimate long-term NFL prospect because of size, pocket passing, arm strength, and how much responsibility he already handled. - The hosts said Lindsey's 2025/2026 production was similar to Max Brosmer's one-year Minnesota output despite being a young starter, and they expect growth if the supporting cast improves. - The WR room was blamed for early-season drops and lack of separation; improvement there is the biggest lever for unlocking a more explosive offense.