The Wild have lost back-to-back for the first time this season, both times with a video review going in the other team's favor. Saturday, Jack Roslovic scored in overtime to seal a well-deserved victory for the Blue Jackets.
The trend continued Saturday, as the Gophers fell 2-1 to the Fighting Hawks and returned home with a split for the fifth consecutive series in Grand Forks.
A struggle for yards all afternoon appeared to turn for the Hawkeyes late in the fourth quarter but a punt return was called back, and the Gophers escaped with the historic victory.
Both Gophers head coaches — Ben Johnson and Dawn Plitzuweit know this is a vital season to climb the standings and build their brands — as competition will only get fiercer when the Big Ten grows to 18 teams.
Offensive lineman Dalton Risner will make his first start for the Vikings, while the 49ers will be without receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Trent Williams is doubtful.
The Vikings have started 0-3 at home for only the sixth time in franchise history. They seek their first win at U.S. Bank Stadium this season Monday vs, the 49ers.
Gobert had a tumultuous first season with the Wolves, who acquired him in a trade after nine seasons in Utah. By his own admission, he didn't live up to his standards.
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