Gophers coach Fleck reflects on loss vs. Illinois, looks ahead to Iowa

Gophers coach P.J. Fleck met with reporters Monday morning on campus and declared that he expects star WR Chris Autman-Bell to play this week vs. Iowa. He left Saturday’s loss vs. 14-point underdog Illinois early with an undisclosed injury.

Fleck stressed that his offense, which struggled mightily vs. the Illini, has scored 30 or more points in six games this year. He believes in his team to be able to respond this week in Iowa City. He also noted that they are among four Big Ten West teams that can still make it to the Big Ten Championship Game.

***Click the video box above to watch Fleck’s Monday news conference***

Kickoff Saturday at Kinnick Stadium is set for 2:30 p.m. Fleck is 0-4 as Gophers coach vs. Iowa. The last time the Gophers beat the Hawkeyes was in 2014.