Minnesota fires OC Harbaugh after 60-yard first half vs. Penn State

Minnesota has fired offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr., the school announced Sunday, one day after the Gophers gained 60 yards in the first half of a 42-14 loss at Penn State.

Minnesota ranks 15th in the Big Ten with 23.6 points per game and next-to-last in the conference with 299.4 yards per game. The Gophers have lost three straight games since upsetting Iowa 13-10 on Oct. 24.

Quarterback Drake Lindsey has struggled as well and ranks 95th nationally with a QBR of 43.0.

"Greg has been an important part of our football program, and I want to thank him for the time, energy and commitment he gave to our players and University," Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck said in a statement. "These…