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The 6‑6, 285‑pound standout from Minnesota has been named to the 2026 Big Ten Preseason Honors list, a preseason accolade that highlights his disruptive play and ambition to rewrite the program’s record books.
The conference’s elite edge rushers combined spectacular 2025 numbers with high upside, making them key storylines for the upcoming season.
The Gophers close out 2025 with a ninth straight bowl win and an unbeaten home record, while Coach Fleck enters his tenth season and the team faces a tough 2026 slate that includes a November clash with Penn State.