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Appointment of new U football coach mired in bigger issues

Tracy Claeys
University of Minnesota interim head football coach Tracy Claeys answered questions from reporters following the retirement of Coach Jerry Kill on Oct. 28, 2015.
Matt Sepic | MPR News

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The University of Minnesota football team has a tough challenge Saturday. They will be in Columbus, Ohio, to take on the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.

Meanwhile, university athletic officials have a challenging situation of their own. Interim head coach Tracy Claeys wants to know soon if he will be named to that position permanently.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke about that with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune.