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Is Xion Chapman Worth the Hype As Minnesota's Top Portal Addition?

Is Xion Chapman Worth the Hype As Minnesota's Top Portal Addition?

The Gophers signed 19 players in this year's transfer portal. Florida International (FIU) defensive tackle Xion Chapman is the No. 1-ranked player by both 247Sports and On3.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / February 9
Red-Hot Gophers Somehow Left Out of AP Top 25 Despite 6 Straight Wins

Red-Hot Gophers Somehow Left Out of AP Top 25 Despite 6 Straight Wins

Head coach Dawn Plitzuweit picked up the biggest win of her Gophers' tenure on Thursday when Minnesota knocked off 10th-ranked rival Iowa on the road. They're somehow unranked in this week's AP Top 25 poll, despite carrying a six-game win streak.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / SwimSwam / February 8

Numerous Gophers See Massive Drops at Home for Minnesota First Chance Meet

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam February 6-7, 2026 Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center, Minneapolis, MN SCY (25 yards) Results Day 1 Day 2 The Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center played host to the Minnesota First Chance meet, which included the University of Minnesota, St.

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

Surging Minnesota Lights Up No. 10 Iowa For Best Win of the Season

One night after the Gophers men's basketball team upset the No. 10 team in the country, the Minnesota women's team did the same by winning on the road against No.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / February 5

Gophers Baseball Projected to Finish Near Bottom of the Big Ten Again in 2026

It might be hard to believe with the weather outside in Minnesota, but college baseball season is less than two weeks away. DraftKings Sportsbook has released futures betting odds, and the Gophers are projected to finish near the bottom of the conference again in 2026.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / February 2
Seven Straight Losses, but the Numbers Say Minnesota Is Getting Better

Seven Straight Losses, but the Numbers Say Minnesota Is Getting Better

The Gophers have lost seven straight games after Sunday's buzzer-beating loss to Penn State, but according to KenPom.com's analytical ratings, they've improved during their current losing streak.

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

Minnesota hammers Purdue by 33 to set up big border battle at Iowa

The Golden Gophers women's basketball team throttled Purdue 88-55 Sunday afternoon, improving to 16-6 overall and 7-4 in the Big Ten. Minnesota dominated the first half and led 43-23 at the break, only to build a 34-point lead on the back of a 16-0 run in the third quarter.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / January 30
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / College Football News / January 29
Minnesota Football 2026 Schedule Outlook and Analysis

Minnesota Football 2026 Schedule Outlook and Analysis

The Golden Gophers have a slew of nasty road games on their 2026 football schedule, and that's a problem. Minnesota went 8-5 last year, going 8-0 in Minneapolis, and the bowl game, and 0-5 on the road.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 29
Despite the losses, what Niko Medved is doing with Minnesota is remarkable

Despite the losses, what Niko Medved is doing with Minnesota is remarkable

The Gophers have lost 11 games this season, but at least four of them could've easily gone the other way. Hindsight is 20:20, but that's how close Niko Medved has the shorthanded and undersized Gophers in his first season at the University of Minnesota.

3 Key Takeaways From Minnesota's Fourth True Road Win at Penn State

3 Key Takeaways From Minnesota's Fourth True Road Win at Penn State

The Gophers took care of business against Penn State on the road on Wednesday night for an 87-66 win. Here's what we learned. Any Bracketologist will tell you how important it is to win away from home.

What’s at Stake for Gophers Hockey Against Wisconsin This Weekend

Gophers hockey welcomes rival No. 8 Wisconsin to 3M Arena at Mariucci this weekend. The betting odds for Friday night's game are a pick 'em at -115 moneyline for both sides, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 27
Minnesota Golden Gophers' 2026 Football Schedule Revealed

Minnesota Golden Gophers' 2026 Football Schedule Revealed

The Gophers' 2026 football schedule has arrived. We already knew the opponents that were on the slate, but now we've got the order in which Minnesota will face them and the dates on which the games will happen.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 27
Big Ten coaches think Minnesota is one of the worst jobs in the conference

Big Ten coaches think Minnesota is one of the worst jobs in the conference

Of the 18 teams in the Big Ten, the men's basketball head coaching job at the University of Minnesota is thought of as one of the worst in the conference.

Noah Jennings News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 26
Why This Cincinnati Wide Receiver Is Getting Overlooked in Minnesota's Portal Class

Why This Cincinnati Wide Receiver Is Getting Overlooked in Minnesota's Portal Class

The Gophers signed three wide receivers in the transfer portal for the second straight offseason. Cincinnati's Noah Jennings might be their most overlooked addition.

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

Why This FCS Safety Could be One of Minnesota's Most Impactful Portal Additions

John Nestor was Minnesota's sixth-best transfer portal addition last year, according to 247Sports' rankings, and Javon Tracy was eighth. They wound up being the Gophers' two most impactful transfers in 2025.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 24
No. 7 Nebraska's historic start continues after latest comeback win

No. 7 Nebraska's historic start continues after latest comeback win over Minnesota

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have never won an NCAA Tournament game (0-8), but don't tell that to this year's team, which continues to surpass expectations amid a historic start.

St. John’s HC Rick Pitino reveals next goal after winning 900 games
No. 2 UConn survives upset bid from Villanova in overtime
No. 12 Texas Tech spoils record-setting performance from Kingston Flemings
Keaton Wagler delivers historic performance in No. 11 Illinois road win
No. 22 UNC storms back, earns huge road win over No. 14 Virginia
Mark Pope, Kentucky deserve credit for run that has saved season
College Football News / Yardbarker / January 12
Oregon lands elite defensive transfer in former Minnesota DB

Oregon lands elite defensive transfer in former Minnesota safety Koi Perich

The Oregon Ducks have reached into the transfer portal and gotten their guy. Koi Perich was one of the top defensive players available on the transfer portal.

Oregon may have found its next successful transfer QB in Dylan Raiola
Five-star incoming Utah freshman signee Salesi Moa enters transfer portal
Ohio State lands two former five-star recruits from Alabama in transfer portal
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