Why it matters: The Gophers host Northwestern State to close out home non-conference play. The Demons went 0-12 this past season and are in the Southland Conference. This is a game for P.J. Fleck ...

The Gophers will kick off their '25 season with ... Then, they'll host the Northwestern State Demons of the Southland Conference, an FCS team that went 0-12 this last fall. Minnesota will hit ...