‘It’s on now’: Minnesota locking in for Big Ten play, faces Northwestern

Minnesota coach Niko Medved does not have to worry about giving a big pep talk to his team heading into this weekend.

That's because the calendar has flipped to 2026, and every game from now on will come against a Big Ten Conference opponent.

"It's on now," Medved said. "We're playing the best league in the country."

Minnesota (8-5, 1-1) tips off against Northwestern (8-5, 0-2) on Saturday afternoon in an important league game in Evanston, Ill.

The Golden Gophers have won three in a row...