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If you've missed any, here are this season's Football Across Minnesota reports from Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins.

A big delay, then a big win; former Gophers QB leads another winner

Football Across Minnesota: Bethel's surprising playoff victory came 30 hours after landing in Oregon. Bryan Cupito has found a new football love in Minneapolis: the Phelps Falcons. More on P.J. Fleck's "you all" comment, Justin Jefferson's greatness and more.

This record-breaking QB-receiver combo got started in third grade

Football Across Minnesota: Longtime friends Brandon Alt and Brendan Beaulieu are behind Bemidji State's big-time success. Also, brutal weekend for Vikings and Gophers. A delayed weekend for a solid Prep Bowl.

Jefferson's catch: Legends and local stars weigh in with amazement

Football Across Minnesota: Cris Carter, Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and an area high school standout are among those wowed by Justin Jefferson's incredible catch. Plus: St. Thomas and its title, and a prep player who won't come off the field.

When you need a 100-yard dash to put your team in the title game ...

Football Across Minnesota: A rare "Pick Two" helped the Royals get to the MIAC championship game and avoid a shocking upset. In Mankato, a team leader who once had the NFL in his sights is determined to write his own ending.

How big screens and high-tech have reshaped state's football coaching

Football Across Minnesota: Sideline huddles now feature big-screen TVs. Tackle Cancer is one of the most important initiatives in all of Minnesota football. And how quickly things have changed for the Gophers and Vikings.

State's farmers are in the fields, but won't miss action on the fields

Football Across Minnesota: Harvest is a day-and-night, time-consuming operation throughout Minnesota. But farming and following football from the tractor is a longstanding tradition that has been aided by technology.

Bloomington football player remains positive despite paralysis

Football Across Minnesota: Jefferson freshman Ethan Glynn insists on a "glass half full" outlook as he rehabilitates in Colorado from his spinal cord injury. "I'm just so thankful," he said.

One can coach anywhere, one can play anywhere: Meet Underwood and Jakes

Football Across Minnesota: Scott Underwood lost his job in the oddest of ways, but he's found a new team to lead. Meanwhile, the most versatile player in Minnesota is Zach Jakes of Gustavus.

Football families to know: traveling Erdmanns, Gophers chain gang

One way to celebrate a big upset of the No. 1 team is to fly to Europe to watch more football. And get to know the guys manning the sticks on Gophers sidelines.

How quickly can Vikings pivot? Football or hoops for Stillwater QB?

Chip Scoggins' weekly report: Stillwater QB Max Shikenjanski has a decision to make. Can Kevin O'Connell adjust the team's plans quickly after a beatdown. A big game for two elite small-college teams.

Farewell, old stadium; a life-saving update, and embracing optimism

Football Across Minnesota's 2022 debut zooms in on a big change in Owatonna, a heartwarming Gophers reunion and how there's so much to like about football at all levels.

Chip's 2021 Football Across Minnesota columns are here.