Big Ten news: Gophers fire Glenn Mason
Following the largest comeback ever in a bowl game during their 44-41 loss to Texas Tech in the Insight Bowl, Minnesota has fired Glenn Mason according to ESPN.com and wire reports.
Minnesota has fired football coach Glen Mason and will announce it later Sunday, several sources said.
Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi has called a news conference for 5 p.m. Sunday “regarding the future of the Golden Gopher football program.”
Minnesota (6-7) lost to Texas Tech in the Insight Bowl after allowing the Red Raiders to overcome a 31-point, third-quarter deficit for a stunning 44-41 OT win on Friday night. It was the largest comeback in Division I-A bowl history.