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Gophers earn five votes in preseason AP Top 25; will face five ranked teams

This year’s preseason Associated Press (AP) top 25 poll was released on Monday. The Gophers received five votes, which landed them 13th in the ‘others receiving votes’ category, and 38th overall.

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Zack Harden emerging at Gophers' camp; P.J. Fleck ‘looking forward to special things’

The Gophers are one week into the preseason fall camp, and we're already starting to see some new players emerge. Second-year defensive back Zack Harden is an ascending player in Minnesota's secondary, and he showed why at their open practice on Friday.

P.J. Fleck News / Bring Me The Sports / August 8

Why PJ Fleck might not be far off when he says Gophers are close to playoffs

PJ Fleck thinks the Gophers are close to making the College Football Playoff. On its face, that seems like a preposterous statement. However, when you listen to Fleck's reasoning in a recent interview and look back at recent history, you realize he might not be far off.

P.J. Fleck News / NBC Sports / August 6

Watch: P.J. Fleck: 'Minnesota is closer to CFP than people think' | Big Ten on NBC Sports

P.J. Fleck News / Bring Me The Sports / August 5

Ranking the biggest home games on the 2026-27 Gophers sports calendar

The Gophers' soccer team is kicking off the University of Minnesota's 2026-27 athletic competition on Wednesday, Aug. 9, with an exhibition against Iowa State.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 4

5 questions about Cade Tyson and Langston Reynolds' eligibility

A Colorado judge granted a class-wide preliminary injunction last Friday, paving the way for the NCAA to grant a fifth year of eligibility to high school class of 2022 athletes.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 4

Gophers unranked in preseason coaches' poll, will face five ranked opponents

USA Today released its US LBM Coaches Poll preseason Top 25 rankings on Tuesday, and unsurprisingly, the Gophers did not receive a single vote. We did receive some more context on their 2026 schedule, as they will face five ranked teams.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 4

Why Kamario Taylor could disrupt the Gophers' early-season plans

The Gophers, along with the college football world, were seemingly introduced to young Cal QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele in an early nonconference game last season.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 4

Brett Larson's hot start on the recruiting trail signals a new era for Gophers hockey

Recruiting top hockey talent to the University of Minnesota is inherently easier than at most other college hockey programs. In less than five months on the job, new head coach Brett Larson has already re-established elite expectations for the Gophers on the recruiting trail.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 4

Gophers women's basketball shifts recruiting focus to center Kendall Hulsman

Four-star Rosemount High School guard Amisha Ramlall has been verbally committed to the Gophers since Dec. 6, 2024, and they're still looking for their second commitment in the class of 2027.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 3

Elite prospect Joey Cullen follows brothers' footsteps, commits to Gophers hockey

It has long been rumored, but Moorhead, Minnesota, superstar Joey Cullen officially committed to Gophers hockey on Sunday, joining his brothers Wyatt and Brooks, who did so last summer.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 3

Gophers' Cade Tyson, Langston Reynolds are eligible. Here's what it means.

In an unsurprising turn of events, college eligibility just got even more confusing. A Colorado judge granted a class-wide preliminary injunction on Friday, requiring the NCAA to grant a fifth year of eligibility to high school class of 2022 athletes.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / SwimSwam / August 2

Bulgarian National Champion Daren Kirilov to Swim for Minnesota This Fall (2026)

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P.J. Fleck News / Bring Me The Sports / July 29

P.J. Fleck explains why Anthony Smith returned to Minnesota

Fifth-year defensive end Anthony Smith has been the big man on campus for Gophers football this spring. He was named Preseason Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year by Cleveland.com on Monday; he was named to the Big Ten preseason honors list on Tuesday, and he represented the program at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / July 29

5 local names Gophers hockey fans should know before recruiting season opens

The first day for official college hockey offers and commitments for prospects, who are entering their junior year of high school (age-wise), is coming up on Saturday, August 1.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / July 29

3 big takeaways from Isaiah Santos' Minnesota commitment

The Gophers landed a massive high school commitment on Tuesday from four-star forward Isaiah Santos. He's their first pledge in the 2027 cycle, and here's what you need to know about his decision.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Yardbarker / July 28

Niko Medved, Minnesota hoops land top target in four-star SF Isaiah Santos

Word in recruiting circles is that the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Medved did everything they could to land the commitment of Santos.

Reports: Duke-Michigan game canceled over broadcast dispute

Ohio State laughing all the way to the bank following massive jersey patch sponsorship

Michigan AD Warde Manuel reportedly set to receive $7 million buyout after resignation

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / July 22

Watch: The Moment Minnesota Women's Gym Advanced to the National Championship

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 8

Nebraska flips recruit eight days after commitment to Minnesota

Nebraska flips recruit eight days after commitment to P.J. Fleck, Minnesota

Class of 2027 EDGE Ma’atoe Moe was not committed to P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Golden Gophers for long.

College sports leaders considering drastic move after controversial Brendan Sorsby decision

Arch Manning might be the last piece of the Myles Garrett trade

Big 12 QB tiers: Ranking the top units across the conference

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / May 31

Accomplished Iowa Wrestler Gives Minnesota Another Physical O-lineman in 2027 Class

The Gophers landed a late-night 'Summer Splash' commitment on Sunday from Glenwood, Iowa, offensive lineman Drake Buthe. He's now their fifth offensive line commit in the 2027 class, and second from Iowa.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / May 29

What Are We Waiting For? Minnesota and St. Thomas Should Play Every Year

Minnesota and St. Thomas have both put the finishing touches on their 2026-27 rosters, which means we're at the part of the offseason where they're building their nonconference schedules.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Football Analysis / May 7

Minnesota’s 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Busted With Fake ID

Drake Lindsey started all 13 games as a redshirt freshman for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He completed 249 of 386 passes for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns, leading the program to an 8–5 record, which set a school record for wins by a freshman quarterback.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Minnesota QB arrested for underage drinking

Standout Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested Friday for allegedly using a fake ID to go to a bar and drink while underage. Lindsey, 20, was arrested in his native Fayetteville, Ark.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The News / March 23

5 finalists for 2026 Minnesota Mr. Basketball revealed

On the eve of the opening day of the 2026 Minnesota boys' basketball state tournament, the five finalists for the annual Mr. Basketball award have been announced.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The News / March 22

Two Minnesota teams to compete in 2026 NCAA men's hockey tournament

The 2026 men's hockey NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed on Sunday afternoon, and it will feature two schools from the State of Hockey. The Gophers did not make the tournament for the first time since 2018-19, but Minnesota Duluth and Minnesota State will compete for the chance at a National Championship.