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Nonconference Scheduling Tops 3 Big Questions Left for Minnesota This Offseason

The Gophers have been busy this offseason, adding five players from the transfer portal. Their 2026-27 roster is almost complete, but their offseason work is far from over.

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Transfer Portal vs. High School Recruiting: How Minnesota Is Building Its Offense

We're entering the busy season for high school football recruiting with official visits on the horizon and Minnesota's annual summer splash event kicking off at the end of the month.

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

Starter or Bench Piece? Where Malachi Palmer Fits in Minnesota’s Rotation

The Gophers have signed Villanova transfer guard/forward Malachi Palmer as their fifth addition so far this offseason. He comes to Minnesota with versatility and experience, but where does he fit in the rotation?

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / May 4

Gophers Left Off Local High School Recruit's Top 3 — What’s Next?

Shakopee High School defensive lineman Nehemiah Ombati is one of the top players from Minnesota in the 2027 recruiting class. He officially left the Gophers off the list of his final three college choices on Sunday, so where do they go from here?

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / May 4

New Transfer Addition Provides Minnesota With a Skill Set It Lacked Last Season

The Gophers landed their fifth transfer portal commitment of the offseason on Sunday night from Villanova guard Malachi Palmer. Listed at 6-foot-6, he will provide Minnesota with another versatile wing who has two years of college eligibility remaining.

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 / A to Z Sports / May 2

Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey finds himself in rare territory after news that could change everything

Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested early Friday morning, and the story is eerily familiar. News didn’t break well for the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday morning, as starting quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested and accused of possession of fake identification and underage possession of alcohol.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / May 1

Gophers QB Drake Lindsey Arrested on Underage Drinking, Fake ID Charges

Minnesota Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested for allegedly having alcohol as a minor and carrying a fake ID, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Arkansas.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / April 28

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 27

Former Local Star Leaves Gophers Out of Top 5; DL Target Sets Commitment Date

The Gophers have been pursuing four-star 2027 offensive lineman Dajohn Yarborough since he played at Benilde-St. Margaret's High School in Minnesota. It appears that he will not be coming home to play college football for the Gophers, as his top five list did not include Minnesota on Monday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 27

Did Minnesota Baseball's First Sweep Signal a Late-Season Surge?

The Gophers picked up their first three-game series sweep of the season last weekend with a trio of dominant wins over Northwestern. It marked their first Big Ten sweep at Siebert Field since 2019.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / SwimSwam / April 27

NCSA Finalist Claire Conklin Commits to Minnesota for Fall 2026

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 25

6 Key Takeaways From Minnesota's 2026 Maroon-Gold Spring Game

The Gophers hosted their first traditional outdoor spring game since 2017 on Saturday, and it was a quick day of football at Huntington Bank Stadium. Team Gold dominated Team Maroon 31-7.

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 23

What Do the Experts Think About Minnesota's Transfer Portal Haul?

The Gophers signed four players from the transfer portal last week. All four players have a chance to make an immediate impact next season, so let's break down what the experts think about Minnesota's first wave of additions compared to the rest of the country.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 22

Gophers' 2026 Homecoming Week Built Around Two Major Rivalries

Homecoming week has historically been a time for college programs to schedule favorable matchups to hope for a win in front of their home crowd. That will not be the case for the University of Minnesota in 2026, as two of the best rivalries in college sports will be highlighted in three consecutive days.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 20

Projecting Minnesota WBB’s 2026–27 Rotation After an A+ Transfer Portal Cycle

The Gophers have seemingly wrapped up their transfer portal cycle with a huge splash commitment from Penn State center Gracie Merkle on Monday. They now have 15 players on their 2026-27 roster, so let's break down what the rotation and depth chart could look like next season.