But why can't he have a Breece Hall type of finish (6th in 2020 Heisman votes) or Kenneth Walker III (6th in the 2021 votes) where he garners at least some Heisman attention on a top-15 team? I'm not saying at all that Mo Ibrahim is going to win the Heisman Trophy. And if both of those statements are true and the Gophers are a top-15 team at season's end, Ibrahim will likely have some gaudy stats on a Big Ten team that'll be playing in a conference championship game. If Minnesota does get to my projected 10-2 record by season's end, it'll very likely be in large part to the legs and vision of running back Mohamed Ibrahim. Click Here to become a FREE registered user and Click Here if you are already a VIP subscriber then follow these directions to set up your text alerts. Sign up for FREE text alerts on GopherIllustrated to get breaking news on commitments, decommitments, transfers, injuries, coaching changes, and more with our NEW text alert system available to all registered users and VIP subscribers. It is free and a great way to get daily updates on Gopher football, basketball, recruiting, and more delivered straight to your inbox.

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I love being right, but I also know that you're here to read some hot takes. I don't expect to have a hit rate on these more than maybe two of these becoming correct. Bold predictions should actually be 'bold'. Before you even read another word, let me tell you now.

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