Minnesota prepares for familiar QB in clash with Rutgers

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Minnesota is spending this week preparing defensive game plans for a familiar quarterback, although coach P.J. Fleck is downplaying the reunion.

Seeking their fifth straight win, the Golden Gophers will face former Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis on Saturday afternoon when they head to Piscataway, N.J., for a Big Ten encounter with the Scarlet Knights.

The Golden Gophers (6-3