Minnesota Golden Gophers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

P.J. Fleck’s decision to hire Daniel Da Prato is already paying off

Javon Tracy became the first Gophers player to return a punt for a touchdown since 2018 on Thursday night, and then he became the first player to bring two back to the end zone in program history.

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Gophers snap counts and notable PFF grades from blowout win over Eastern Illinois

The Gophers took care of business in Thursday night’s season opener with a dominant 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois. It was a relatively quick night for the starters, but let’s take a look at the top performers from their blowout win over the Panthers.

Javon Tracy News / ESPN / September 4

Tracy sets Gophers mark with 2 punt return TDs

Javon Tracy set Minnesota's single-game record with two punt return touchdowns in the season-opening win against Eastern Illinois.

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

Watch: Javon Tracy returns Gophers’ first punt for TD since 2018

The Gophers have had a tumultuous special teams history under P.J. Fleck, but that might be changing under new special teams coordinator Daniel Da Prato.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 27

Gophers lose 2 players to season-ending injuries, Fleck says

Two members of the Golden Gophers football team have suffered season-ending injuries. Head coach P.J. Fleck, speaking Thursday at the Minnesota State Fair, announced that backup center Brett Carroll and sophomore defensive lineman Enoch Atewogbola have sustained injuries that will force them to miss the entire 2026 season.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / August 24

Predicting the Gophers’ special teams depth chart before Week 1

The Gophers have had a turbulent history of special teams play under P.J. Fleck. They went out and hired Daniel De Prato from New Mexico as their new special teams coordinator, and he’s attempting to bring his starting kicker with him.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 23

Predicting the Gophers’ offensive depth chart before Week 1

We’re less than two weeks away from the Gophers’ 2026 season opener against Eastern Illinois, and the doors are closed on open practices this summer. P.J.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 20

P.J. Fleck compares college eligibility chaos to exploring the seven seas

A Louisiana court signed a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the NCAA on Thursday, granting numerous players from the class of 2022 a fifth year of eligibility, but more importantly, the option to enter the transfer portal.

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.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / August 9

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.

Minnesota Golden Gophers 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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

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

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / May 18

Another Asuma Brother Emerging on Minnesota's Recruiting Radar

The Asuma family has truly put Cherry High School on the map. Isaac Asuma is heading into his third year with Gophers basketball, Noah Asuma is heading into his freshman season with Gophers baseball in 2027, and Isaiah Asuma is on the Gophers' radar as a football recruit.

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.