Minnesota Golden Gophers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Fans wait all night outside arena for Minnesota's rivalry return to North Dakota

Fans have been lined up outside Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks since Thursday night in advance of Friday night's rivalry game between Minnesota and North Dakota, which will be the first meeting between the former WCHA foes since 2023.

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What a win or a loss could really mean for Minnesota against Nebraska

Beat Nebraska, and Minnesota could be on the verge of something special. Lose, and the wheels could quickly fall off for a Gophers team that hasn't played a complete game since starting the season 2-0 with impressive wins over Buffalo and Northwestern State.

College Basketball News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 16

5 takeaways from Minnesota's exhibition win over North Dakota State

The result of Thursday night's exhibition between Minnesota and North Dakota State will not count towards either team's regular-season record, but the Gophers' 80-54 win did give us our first look at Niko Medved's 2025-26 team against another Division I opponent.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 15

Slowing down ex-Minnesota Mr. Football tops 5 keys for Gophers against Nebraska

Minnesota has a tall task this week when it hosts No. 25 Nebraska as more than a touchdown underdog. Here are five keys to the Gophers' chances of pulling off the upset.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 15

Minnesota transfer guard out indefinitely with 'unique health stuff'

The Gophers play their first of two exhibition games on Thursday night against North Dakota State, and it sounds like they will be without one of their offseason additions for the foreseeable future.

Gophers hockey vs. North Dakota: Preview and prediction

One of the most heated rivalries in college sports adds another chapter this weekend. Minnesota will travel to Grand Forks, North Dakota, to face the Fighting Hawks for the first time since 2023.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 14

Handing out midseason superlatives for Gophers football

We've officially reached the midway point of the Gophers' 2025 regular season. Minnesota has a 4-2 record through its first six games. Let's hand out some midseason superlatives and break down the team's biggest standout performers so far.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 13

Gophers drop in polls after 1-2-1 start to the season

After a 1-2-1 start to the season, the Minnesota Gophers men's hockey team has dropped to No. 14 in this week's USA Hockey poll, down two spots from last week's position at No.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 13

Minnesota banks second official visit for 4-star guard from Texas

Chase Richardson, a 4-star recruit from Texas, visited the University of Minnesota over the weekend. It was an official visit for the fast-rising point guard, who is considered among the best in the national Class of 2027.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 12

What is Minnesota's preseason KenPom rating before Niko Medved's first season?

Any true college basketball fan knows that Ken Pomeroy's analytical ratings on KenPom.com have become gospel for the sport. Minnesota finds itself at No.

5 things we learned from Minnesota's Homecoming win over Purdue

The Gophers looked sluggish and unprepared in their annual Homecoming game against Purdue, but they somehow picked up a 27-20 win, despite being out-gained by nearly 200 total yards.

4 takeaways from Minnesota's series against Boston College

Minnesota went 0-1-1 this weekend in a marquee nonconference series against No. 11 Boston College, but there was still plenty to like. Here are five takeaways from their performance against the Eagles.

Watch: Boston College at Minnesota | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Hockey | 10/10/25

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 10

Why beating Purdue is as close to a 'must-win' as it gets for the Gophers

Must-win is a term that is grossly overused in sports, but it might be appropriate for Minnesota's game this week against Purdue. Here's why. Optimistic fans predicted that the Gophers could be 4-1 at this point of the season, but 3-2 is far from a surprising outcome, with both losses coming on the road to power conference opponents.

P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 10

Gophers' four-star commit Roman Voss shines in front of P.J. Fleck

Jackson Country Central (JCC) High School star QB Roman Voss added to his tremendous senior campaign on Thursday with another huge performance, but this time it was in front of Gophers head coach P.J.

Watch: Boston College at Minnesota | Highlights | Big Ten Hockey | 10/09/2025

Gophers football announces return of fan-favorite uniform

The Gophers announced on Thursday that they will be bringing back their throwback uniforms for their annual Homecoming game in Week 7 against Purdue. Minnesota wore the same uniform combination for last year's Homecoming game against Maryland, and it was a fan-favorite look.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 9

Gophers basketball: Niko Medved outlines Minnesota’s identity for the 2025-26 season

We're less than one month away from the Niko Medved era officially tipping off in Minnesota's season opener against Gardner-Webb on November 3. The Gophers nearly have an entirely new roster this season, so what can fans expect?

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 9

Minnesota-Purdue score predictions from the Gophers On SI staff

After last week's 42-3 blowout loss at No. 1 Ohio State, the Gophers have a perfect bounce-back opportunity this week against the rebuilding Boilermakers and first-year head coach Barry Odom.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 28

Minnesota at Ohio State odds: Opening point spread released

Minnesota will travel to Ohio State for a showdown in the Big Ten during Week 6. The Buckeyes won the last meeting 37-3 in 2023. With game day approaching, the early odds and point spread have been revealed.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / College Football News / September 11

Minnesota vs Cal Prediction: Unbeaten Gophers and Bears Meet in Late Night Showdown

No one's thinking Cal or Minnesota will win the College Football Playoff National Championship, or even their respective conferences, but both looked great to start the season, and both need this win to potentially crank up something special.

Minnesota dominates Northwestern State behind historic scoring performance

Five players rushed for one touchdown apiece, two defenders found the end zone and Minnesota cruised to a win.

15 schools that can throw a wrench in the College Football Playoff

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / College Football News / September 2

Minnesota vs Northwestern State Prediction: Can the Gophers Find Their Offensive Spark?

Minnesota was fine in the 23-10 win over Buffalo. There wasn’t any real concern, and the defense was dominant, but the offense was a little bit off. Darius Taylor ran for 141 yards, and Drake Lindsey threw for almost 300 with two touchdowns, but it was still a 13-10 game until it finally broke open in the fourth.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

Minnesota Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Medved More Than Ready to Lead Gophers

Minnesota basketball finds itself entering a new era in Minneapolis. Despite trying his best, former Gopher player Ben Johnson failed to get Minnesota into contention during his four seasons.