Minnesota OL sets B1G career record with start vs. Indiana
History had been made for Minnesota and B1G football as Minnesota is starting Conner Olson at left guard as they take on Indiana on the road.
This is Olson’s 56 collegiate start for Minnesota, which breaks the B1G record for most starts in conference history.
With today's start @connerolson6 has set the record for most career starts in @B1Gfootball HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/1g2aTLaG3s
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) November 20, 2021
Olson arrived at Minnesota as a three-star recruit according to 247Sports in the 2016 recruiting class. After redshirting in the 2016 season, Olson has played and started in every game for Minnesota since his redshirt freshman season in 2017.
Olson has been key in helping create of the most consistent rushing offenses in the B1G for several seasons.
Minnesota is 6-4 on the season and is looking to notch its seventh win with a victory over Indiana.