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Ruling pauses Gophers addition of former New Mexico kicker, who was in NFL minicamp
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points Drzewiecki spent four years with New Mexico, achieving a field goal success rate of 78. The team is scheduled to open their season on September 3.
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a ruling that gave thousands of athletes an extra year of eligibility. This decision affects Luke Drzewiecki, a former New Mexico kicker, who was set to join the Gophers. Drzewiecki spent four years with New Mexico, achieving a field goal success rate of 78.5% and making 120 of 122 extra points.
He had also spent time in an NFL minicamp with the Baltimore Ravens. The Gophers were adding him to their roster, but the court's ruling has put this move on hold. The team is scheduled to open their season on September 3. Further details on this development are available.
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Category: parks Published: August 21, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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