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Watch: Gophers AD Mark Coyle optimistic about 2026 football team ahead of Thursday’s opener
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The team's win total for the season has been set at 6. Athletics director Mark Coyle has a positive outlook for the upcoming football season.
Athletics director Mark Coyle has a positive outlook for the upcoming football season. His focus is on the team's internal culture rather than external predictions. The team's win total for the season has been set at 6.5 by Vegas.
The schedule does not include games against top-ranked teams Ohio State and Oregon. Coyle's enthusiasm appears to be driven by his observations over several months.
Further information about the team and its prospects can be found through an interview with Coyle, where he discusses his excitement for the season ahead of the first game.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
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