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Gophers' second half filled with tough teams

Minnesota’s other 1-5 football team, the Golden Gophers, face a tough second half. Of their six remaining opponents this year, four are Top 25 teams. They’ll start with No. 13 Nebraska Saturday. The ‘Huskers are 25 point favorites.
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Minnesota’s other 1-5 football team, the Golden Gophers, face a tough second half. Of their six remaining opponents this year, four are Top 25 teams. They’ll start with No. 13 Nebraska Saturday. The ‘Huskers are 25 point favorites.

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