Blood Brothers: Minnesota's P.J. Fleck and Maverick Baranowski share unique moment
P.J. Fleck celebrated a 27-24 road win with injured linebacker Maverick Baranowski after Minnesota’s first road victory since November 2024.
- On Saturday at Husky Stadium, Minnesota defeated Washington 27-24 as head coach P.J. Fleck smeared blood from linebacker Maverick Baranowski's mouth onto his own cheek during postgame celebrations.
- The Gophers defense dominated, sacking Huskies quarterback Demond Williams seven times and forcing two interceptions. Washington managed only 40 rushing yards on 27 carries, unable to establish offensive rhythm.
- Fleck, who has coached Minnesota since 2017, called Baranowski his "blood brother" postgame. The linebacker finished with seven tackles, one sack and one interception, embodying the defensive intensity Fleck demanded.
- This road victory marked Minnesota's first away win since defeating Wisconsin 24-7 on November 29, 2024. The Gophers opened Big Ten play with the hard-fought triumph in Seattle.
- Fleck challenged the defensive line to play more violently after the 41-7 win over Akron last week. On Saturday, the unit responded by "fighting, scratching, clawing" for every stop, executing the "DNA" Fleck demanded.
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