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

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

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

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 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
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

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

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.

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

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 / Big Ten Network / April 21
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 20
Projecting Minnesota WBB’s 2026–27 Rotation After an A+ Transfer Portal Cycle

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.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 20
5 Realistic Options for Minnesota's Final Two Roster Spots

5 Realistic Options for Minnesota's Final Two Roster Spots

The Gophers had a significant week in the transfer portal with four additions, which brings their current roster to 13 players for the 2026-27 season. That means they still have two spots available on next year's team.

Iowa Three-Sport Athlete Gives Gophers First O-Line Commit of 2027 Cycle

The Gophers landed another commitment in their 2027 high school class on Sunday from Iowa offensive lineman Will Clausen, following an unofficial visit to the school.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / April 18
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 18
Analyzing Minnesota's 2026-27 Roster Outlook After Transfer Portal Haul

Analyzing Minnesota's 2026-27 Roster Outlook After Transfer Portal Haul

North Carolina guard Kyan Evans became Minnesota's fourth transfer portal addition of the offseason on Saturday afternoon. After retaining the core of last year's roster, they've set themselves up well heading into the 2026-27 season.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / TheSheGotGame / April 17
Lacie Saltzmann Leads as Minnesota Achieves Program Milestone

Lacie Saltzmann Leads as Minnesota Achieves Program Milestone

Two familiar teams made it to the finals of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship. However, the big news of the night was that No. 13 Minnesota made it to its first national championship game.

Gophers Women’s Basketball Lands Proven UCF Guard in Transfer Portal

Gophers Women’s Basketball Lands Proven UCF Guard in Transfer Portal

Central Florida (UFC) guard Leah Harmon became the first transfer portal addition for Minnesota this offseason, when she committed to the school via Instagram post on Thursday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / April 14
Gophers Emerging as Contender for Ivy League Guard in Transfer Portal

Gophers Emerging as Contender for Ivy League Guard in Transfer Portal

The Gophers are still looking for their first transfer portal addition of the offseason, and there continues to be some smoke building around Yale forward Isaac Celiscar.

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