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Minnesota Is Hitting California Hard on the 2027 Recruiting Trail
With official visits and Minnesota's summer splash recruiting weekends right around the corner, the 2027 high school recruiting cycle is heating up. The Gophers appear to be hitting California hard on the recruiting trail, with three offers going out on Wednesday.
These 5 Big Ten Transfer Portal Moves Should Have Minnesota's Attention
There are still a few big names unsigned and NBA Draft decisions looming, but we're through the busy part of the college basketball transfer portal cycle.
Who's the 5th Starter? The 3 Biggest Lineup Questions for Minnesota This Offseason
The Gophers' 2026-27 roster is nearly complete, with 14 players set to be on next year's team. Niko Medved and his staff were busy with five transfer portal additions, and they will also add three incoming freshmen.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota Golden Gophers News / TheSheGotGame / April 17
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.
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