reportedTony Liebert@TonyLiebert
2dBall is questionable against Iowa on Saturday, per Tony Liebert.
Jaden Ball · OLCLAIM: QUESTIONABLEREPORT: PROBABLE
Big Ten · 4-2 · 2-1 CONF · ATS 4-2 · O/U 3-3
Minnesota Golden Gophers
HC P.J. Fleck (10th yr) · OC Greg Harbaugh Jr. · DC Danny Collins
STARTS IN 12 PERSONNEL (3 OF 6) · BASE D 4-2-5 · SHOTGUN 69%
Power rating−3.692nd
CFP odds0%—
PLAYOFFBUBBLE→OUT
Proj. wins5.4of 12
Fan pulse+8▲10
Big Ten · 4-2 · 2-1 CONF · ATS 4-2 · O/U 3-3
Minnesota
Golden Gophers · HC P.J. Fleck (10th yr) · starts in 12 (3 of 6) · base D 4-2-5
Power rating−3.692nd
CFP odds0%—
Proj. wins5.4of 12
Fan pulse+8▲10
Minnesota
4-2 · 2-1 Big Ten
POWER RATING−3.692nd in FBS
CFP ODDS0%no change
PROJ. WINS5.4of 12 games
Fan sentiment
NET −100 TO +100 · WEEKLYNET SENTIMENT −100 TO +100 · WEEKLY · 2026FANSHAVOC MODEL EXPECTATIONUNDER 30 SCORED POSTS · NO SCOREPOSTS / WEEK
FANSMODELUNDER 30 SCOREDPOSTS
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · EIU | no score (too few posts) | — | 59 | — |
| WK 2 · MSST | no score (too few posts) | — | 11 | — |
| WK 3 · AKR | no score (too few posts) | — | 11 | — |
| WK 4 · @UW | no score (too few posts) | — | 12 | — |
| WK 5 · MICH | no score (too few posts) | — | 14 | — |
| WK 6 · @PUR | −20 | −10 | 115 | — |
| WK 7 | −2 | −10 | 132 | — |
| WK 8 · IOWA | +8 | −10 | 133 so far | — |
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · EIU | no score (too few posts) | — | 59 | — |
| WK 2 · MSST | no score (too few posts) | — | 11 | — |
| WK 3 · AKR | no score (too few posts) | — | 11 | — |
| WK 4 · @UW | no score (too few posts) | — | 12 | — |
| WK 5 · MICH | no score (too few posts) | — | 14 | — |
| WK 6 · @PUR | −20 | −10 | 115 | — |
| WK 7 | −2 | −10 | 132 | — |
| WK 8 · IOWA | +8 | −10 | 133 so far | — |
| Week | Fans | Model | Posts | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 · EIU | no score (too few posts) | — | 59 | — |
| WK 2 · MSST | no score (too few posts) | — | 11 | — |
| WK 3 · AKR | no score (too few posts) | — | 11 | — |
| WK 4 · @UW | no score (too few posts) | — | 12 | — |
| WK 5 · MICH | no score (too few posts) | — | 14 | — |
| WK 6 · @PUR | −20 | −10 | 115 | — |
| WK 7 | −2 | −10 | 132 | — |
| WK 8 · IOWA | +8 | −10 | 133 so far | — |
NET SENTIMENT = % POSITIVE − % NEGATIVE POSTS · n 487 SINCE WK 1 · FORUM 77% · BLUESKY 17% · REDDIT 6%
MODEL EXPECTATION = MOOD IMPLIED BY POWER RATING + CFP ODDS · RIVAL FANS FILTERED · UPDATED 7:03 AM ET
NET = % POSITIVE − % NEGATIVE POSTS · n 487 SINCE WK 1 · FORUM 77% · BLUESKY 17% · REDDIT 6%
MODEL EXPECTATION = MOOD IMPLIED BY POWER RATING + CFP ODDS · RIVAL FANS FILTERED · UPDATED 7:03 AM ET
n 487 POSTS SINCE WK 1 · UPDATED 7:03 AM ET
FORUM 77% · BLUESKY 17% · REDDIT 6%
MODEL = MOOD IMPLIED BY POWER RATING + CFP ODDS
Fan pulse
WK 8 · SO FAR+8▲ 10 vs wk 7
Model expects−10
−100 GLOOMY0EUPHORIC +100
Fans 18 pts more upbeat than the model
Minnesota is 4-2 after a 28-point loss to Purdue.
Minnesota is 4-2 after a 28-point loss to Purdue.
Where this week’s posts come from | Mood | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 National Titles Football Forum | 92% | — | |
| The Daily Gopher | 24% | +24 | |
| GophersGuru | 3% | +8 | |
| r/uofmn | 1% | 0 |
Who covers Minnesota
11 SOURCES · GRADED11 SOURCES · GRADED AGAINST OFFICIAL REPORTSReporter | Reporter | Links | Tier | Hit rate | First | Lead | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MA Minnesota Athleticsofficial Minnesota Athletics · Team officialgophersports.com/· PDF · last — source of truth · reference for grading | MA Minnesota AthleticsMinnesota Athletics · Team officialMinnesota Athletics ·gophersports.com/ | gophersports.com/PDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
MF Minnesota Footballofficial Minnesota Athletics · Team officialgophersports.com/sports/football· PDF · last — source of truth · reference for grading | MF Minnesota FootballMinnesota Athletics · Team officialMinnesota Athletics ·gophersports.com/sports/football | gophersports.com/sports/footballPDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
MF Minnesota football news (Fleck pressers)official gophersports.com · Team officialgophersports.com/sports/football· PDF · last Fri source of truth · reference for grading | MF Minnesota football news (Fleck pressers)gophersports.com · Team officialgophersports.com ·gophersports.com/sports/football | gophersports.com/sports/footballPDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | Fri |
MF Minnesota football weekly press conference (P.J. Fleck)official gophersports.com · Team officialgophersports.com/news/2026/10/5/football-coach-fleck-previews-saturday-nights-game-at-purdue· PDF · last — source of truth · reference for grading | MF Minnesota football weekly press conference (P.J. Fleck)gophersports.com · Team officialgophersports.com ·gophersports.com/news/2026/10/5/football-coach-fleck-previews-saturday-nights-game-at-purdue | gophersports.com/news/2026/10/5/football-coach-fleck-previews-saturday-nights-game-at-purduePDF · reference for grading | official | source of truth | — | — | — |
AG Andy Grederreported St. Paul Pioneer Press · Beat writer@andygreder· last 11h source of truth · reference for grading | AG Andy GrederSt. Paul Pioneer Press · Beat writerSt. Paul Pioneer Press ·@andygreder | @andygrederBluesky | reported | source of truth | — | — | 11h |
JC Joe Christensenreported Star Tribune · Beat writermuckrack.com/joe-christensen· last — source of truth · reference for grading | JC Joe ChristensenStar Tribune · Beat writerStar Tribune ·muckrack.com/joe-christensen | muckrack.com/joe-christensenSite | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
MD Minnesota Daily football deskreported The Minnesota Daily (student paper) · Beat writermndaily.com/category/sports/football/feed/· last 8d source of truth · reference for grading | MD Minnesota Daily football deskThe Minnesota Daily (student paper) · Beat writerThe Minnesota Daily (student paper) ·mndaily.com/category/sports/football/feed/ | mndaily.com/category/sports/football/feed/RSS · Site | reported | source of truth | — | — | 8d |
RJ Randy Johnsonreported Star Tribune · Beat writerwww.startribune.com/author/randy-johnson/6370506· last — source of truth · reference for grading | RJ Randy JohnsonStar Tribune · Beat writerStar Tribune ·www.startribune.com/author/randy-johnson/6370506 | www.startribune.com/author/randy-johnson/6370506Site | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
TL Tony Liebertreported Minnesota Gophers On SI · Beat writer@TonyLiebert· last — source of truth · reference for grading | TL Tony LiebertMinnesota Gophers On SI · Beat writerMinnesota Gophers On SI ·@TonyLiebert | @TonyLiebertSite | reported | source of truth | — | — | — |
RB Ryan Burnsrumor Gopher Gazette (247Sports) · Insider@RyanBurnsMN· last — source of truth · reference for grading | RB Ryan BurnsGopher Gazette (247Sports) · InsiderGopher Gazette (247Sports) ·@RyanBurnsMN | @RyanBurnsMNSite | rumor | source of truth | — | — | — |
RJ Ryan Jamesrumor Gopher Gazette (247Sports) · Insider@RyanJamesMN· last — source of truth · reference for grading | RJ Ryan JamesGopher Gazette (247Sports) · InsiderGopher Gazette (247Sports) ·@RyanJamesMN | @RyanJamesMNSite | rumor | source of truth | — | — | — |
HIT RATE = CLAIMS LATER CONFIRMED BY THE OFFICIAL REPORT OR BOX-SCORE PARTICIPATIONHIT = LATER CONFIRMED BY THE OFFICIAL REPORT
FIRST = SHARE OF CONFIRMED CLAIMS THEY BROKE · LEAD = MEDIAN HOURS AHEAD OF THE OFFICIAL REPORTFIRST = SHARE THEY BROKE · LEAD = HOURS AHEAD
NEW ACCOUNTS START AS RUMOR · REPORTED AT ≥ 75% OVER 8 GRADED CLAIMSNEW ACCOUNTS START AS RUMOR
Latest from the beat
LAST 72 H · 2 CLAIMSreportedAndy Greder@andygreder
2dBall is questionable against Iowa on Saturday, per Andy Greder.
Jaden Ball · OLCLAIM: QUESTIONABLEREPORT: PROBABLE
How a tip becomes a status
- 1A free source posts a tipForum, Reddit, Bluesky or RSS. “The starting QB missed practice.”
- 2One targeted X checkfrom:[Minnesota writers] Ball · last 72 h
- 3A cited status, graded laterShown next to the official one. Scored against the next report.
- official
- Conference report or team statement. The status of record.
- reported
- Writer with a proven record. Shown beside official, cited.
- rumor
- New, fan or unproven. Feed only until confirmed.
Fan sources
5 SOURCES · TIPS + PULSE5 SOURCES · TIPS AND FAN PULSESource | Source | Size | Posts / wk | Mood | Tier | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F 7 National Titles Football Forumrumor Forum · GopherHole.com—123/ wkmood— | F 7 National Titles Football ForumForum · GopherHole.com | — | 123 | — | rumor | TIPS · MOOD |
B The Daily Gopherrumor Team blog · SB Nation1.5k followers32/ wkmood+24 | B The Daily GopherTeam blog · SB Nation | 1.5k followers | 32 | +24 | rumor | TIPS · MOOD |
B GophersGururumor Team blog · GophersGuru (Daniel House)159 followers4/ wkmood+8 | B GophersGuruTeam blog · GophersGuru (Daniel House) | 159 followers | 4 | +8 | rumor | TIPS · MOOD |
r/ r/uofmnrumor Subreddit · Reddit—2/ wkmood0 | r/ r/uofmnSubreddit · Reddit | — | 2 | 0 | rumor | TIPS · MOOD |
W Minnesota Gophersofficial YouTube · Minnesota Athletics——mood— | W Minnesota GophersYouTube · Minnesota Athletics | — | — | — | official | TIPS |