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Minnesota sets starting QB for Northwestern game, per report
By Ethan Stone
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Athan Kaliakmanis is set to start for Minnesota Saturday against Northwestern, marking his 2nd time getting the starting nod for the Golden Gophers.
He led Minnesota to a 20-13 win over Nebraska after Tanner Morgan was knocked out of the game just before halftime. The Huskers led that game 10-0 early before Kaliakmanis led the Gophers to a comeback win, outscoring Nebraska 20-3 after the break.
NEWS: #Gophers will start quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis against Northwestern on Saturday. It’s the redshirt freshman’s first start at home. https://t.co/4yThniszc7
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) November 12, 2022
Kaliakmanis is in his 2nd season of college football and off to a strong start in place of injured started Tanner Morgan. There’s no reason to rush him back from injury, especially after a hot start last week against the Cornhuskers.
Minnesota is looking for its 7th win on the season against the Wildcats. The game is set for 3:30 p.m. Est on the Big Ten Network.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.