{
  "id": 16397688,
  "title": "Floyd of Rosedale gives Gophers rivalry trophy trifecta for first time in nearly 50 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/floyd-of-rosedale-gives-gophers-rivalry-trophy-trifecta-for-first",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T00:14:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/floyd-rosedale-gives-gophers-rivalry-001409869.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota's Gophers football team has achieved a historic milestone by securing three prized rivalry trophies in a single season for the first time in nearly five decades. Following their shocking 17-7 victory over Iowa, the Gophers now possess Paul Bunyan's Axe, Floyd of Rosedale, and the Little Brown Jug, trophies that have eluded them since 1978.\n\nWhile Minnesota awaits their highly anticipated matchup against Wisconsin over the final week of the regular season, the Gophers have demonstrated dominance over their traditional foe, Iowa, capturing all three trophies this season. The Gophers have also triumphed over Michigan four of the past five years, adding to their impressive win streak against rivals.\n\nHistorically, Minnesota and Iowa have a closely contested rivalry, with the Hawkeyes holding a 78-26-3 edge in the head-to-head series. P.J. Fleck, the Gophers' head coach, has had trouble against Iowa, claiming only one victory in his first nine attempts. However, Saturday's upset win stands out as a testament to Fleck's coaching prowess, marking him as one of the most successful in Gophers history.",
  "summary": "Minnesota is in possession of its three major rivalry trophies for the first time since 1978.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gophers win Paul Bunyan's Axe, Floyd of Rosedale, and Little Brown Jug trophies",
    "Minnesota ends 47-year trophy drought with three rivalry victories",
    "Gophers dominate Iowa, Michigan, and hold edge over Iowa in head-to-head series"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Securing all three major rivalry trophies in a single season signals a shift in regional dominance for the Gophers and validates P.J. Fleck's coaching success against long-standing divisional foes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}