Yardbarker
Analytics indicate Minnesota is playing at a top-25 level in December

Analytics indicate Minnesota is playing at a top-25 level in December

After starting the season 4-4, the Gophers have quietly won three of the last four games, and they're playing at a top-25 level. With a pair of home games against Texas Southern and Campbell that might be hard to believe, but popular analytics site barttorvik.com backs up the claim.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 22
4 keys for Minnesota's chances in the Rate Bowl against New Mexico

4 keys for Minnesota's chances in the Rate Bowl against New Mexico

We're only a few days away from the Rate Bowl between Minnesota and New Mexico on Friday, December 26. Here are four keys for the Gophers as they look to extend their current bowl game win streak to nine in a row.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 20
Gophers' NCAA Tournament path comes into focus entering final nonconference game

Gophers' NCAA Tournament path comes into focus entering final nonconference game

Gophers women's basketball wraps up its nonconference slate on Sunday in Des Moines with a true road game against Drake. With an 8-3 overall record, Minnesota has positioned itself well to earn an at-large bid in this season's NCAA Tournament before Big Ten play.

P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 19
Gophers assistant leaving to be Big Ten defensive coordinator, reports say

Gophers assistant leaving to be Big Ten defensive coordinator, reports say

P.J. Fleck appears to be losing a member of his coaching staff days before the Gophers take on New Mexico in the 2025 Rate Bowl. According to numerous reports, Minnesota outside linebackers coach Kevin Kane is leaving the program to take over as Purdue's defensive coordinator.

Luke Mittelstadt News / Big Ten Network / December 18
Gophers reportedly among teams pursuing standout D2 transfer DB

Gophers reportedly among teams pursuing standout D2 transfer DB

The Division I transfer portal doesn't officially open until Jan. 2, but Division II players don't have those same rules. Minnesota is among 31 schools that have reached out to Slippery Rock transfer defensive back Kanye Thompson, according to recruiting analyst Hayes Fawcett.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 15
5 interesting wide receivers Minnesota could target in the transfer portal

5 interesting wide receivers Minnesota could target in the transfer portal

The Gophers have already seen four wide receivers announce their intentions to enter the transfer portal, along with veterans Le'Meke Brockington and Logan Loya expected to graduate.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / December 14
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / December 10
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 10
No. 6 Purdue dusts off Minnesota with 50 second-half points

No. 6 Purdue dusts off Minnesota with 50 second-half points

Braden Smith scored 15 points and dished 12 assists, and No. 6 Purdue pulled away for an 85-57 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup Wednesday night.

John Calipari gives pointed critique of college basketball's NIL and eligibility paradigm
John Calipari has invented a new NIL booster insurance plan
25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit
The 'Big 10 men's basketball Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 10
What we learned from Minnesota's blowout loss at No. 6 Purdue

What we learned from Minnesota's blowout loss at No. 6 Purdue

The Gophers trailed by only three points at halftime, but a Purdue avalanche in the second half made the final score 85-57. Here's what we learned. The Gophers entered halftime with a 35-32 deficit.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 10
Ranking the impact of every transfer portal addition Minnesota made last offseason

Ranking the impact of every transfer portal addition Minnesota made last offseason

Before the 2026 transfer portal officially opens, it's a great time to look back at Minnesota's 2025 cycle. They signed 22 players from the transfer portal, so let's rank them in terms of regular-season impact.

P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 10
Biggest offseason questions P.J. Fleck and the Gophers must answer

Biggest offseason questions P.J. Fleck and the Gophers must answer

The Gophers are preparing for the Rate Bowl against New Mexico later this month, but offseason moves are already in full swing. Between player retention, transfer portal recruiting, and coaching staff turnovers, Minnesota faces a lot of questions.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 8
Breaking down how Minnesota blew a 99.9% chance to beat No. 7 Maryland

Breaking down how Minnesota blew a 99.9% chance to beat No. 7 Maryland

The Gophers women's basketball came up short in its upset bid over No. 7 Maryland at Williams Arena on Sunday. A one-point loss against a top 10 team in the country isn't the end of the world, but it's how the double-overtime disaster transpired that will be a tough pill for head coach Dawn Plitzuweit and her team to swallow.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / December 7
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 7
What we learned from Minnesota’s 2OT late-game disaster against No. 7 Maryland

What we learned from Minnesota’s 2OT late-game disaster against No. 7 Maryland

Minnesota had at least a half dozen opportunities to close out a comfortable win over No. 7 Maryland, but the Terrapins somehow survived with a 100-99 win in double overtime.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 7

Gophers to add Minnesota Mr. Football for the first time since 2022

Jackson Country Central (JCC) High School star Roman Voss officially added 2025 Minnesota Mr. Football to his trophy case on Sunday. Voss led JCC to its second straight Minnesota Class AA State Championship last month.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 6

Minnesota advances to Sweet 16 in NCAA volleyball tournament

Minnesota volleyball is in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022, and they now have a chance to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 2021.

Gophers volleyball wins NCAA Tournament opener, avoids St. Thomas matchup

Minnesota volleyball opened NCAA Tournament play on Friday at Maturi Pavilion with a dominant sweep over Fairfield University. It marks the 11th straight year that the Gophers have won a first-round game.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / December 5

Incoming Gophers freshman Roman Voss wins Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year

Jackson Country Central (JCC) High School standout Roman Voss was one of the most highly-touted prospects from the 2026 recruiting class to sign with Minnesota on Wednesday's early national signing day.

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Popular Quizzes

Can you name every NFL head coach to start the 2025-26 season?

Can you name the player with the most points for every NHL team?

Can you name every NBA player to score 40 or more points on Christmas?

Can you name the players with the most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons in the Super Bowl Era?

Can you name the NFL quarterbacks to throw three touchdowns and run for another in at least three games?

Can you name the NFL players with the most 30-touch games?

Today's Latest News

NFL fantasy football takeaways: A tale of two QBs — one awful, another surprising

Who should really start the 2025 NBA All-Star Game?

NFL Week 16 panic meter: Broncos, Texans show red flags

Why Bobby Petrino-Bill Belichick pairing at North Carolina seems destined to flop

Three underperforming NHL players who must step up 

J.J. McCarthy's latest injury raises more concerns about durability

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson exits game vs. Patriots with injury

NFL Week 16 winners, losers: Jaguars make big statement; Lions in trouble