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P.J. Fleck's reasoning for fourth-quarter punt against UCLA is even more absurd than the decision itself

UCLA and first-year head coach Bob Chesney simply outplayed the Gophers on Saturday in Minneapolis, but a late-game coaching decision from P.J. Fleck was too puzzling to ignore, and it really explained the entire theme of Minnesota’s latest loss.

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UCLA vs Minnesota Prediction: Can the Bruins Stay Hot?

Now it becomes real for UCLA. The Bruins were No. 8 in the first round of College Football Playoff rankings, which doesn’t matter. If they end up 10-2, as a Big Ten team, they’re a mortal lock to get into the CFP.

Isaac Asuma News / Bring Me The News / November 6

Gophers-St. Thomas reaction: Isaac Asuma shines as Minnesota holds off Tommies

The Gophers finally welcomed St. Thomas to The Barn on Friday night for the first time since the Tommies transitioned to Division I before the 2021-22 season.

College Hockey News / Bring Me The Sports / November 3

Huge Gophers-Wisconsin series gets national TV treatment: How to watch and a preview

Gophers men’s hockey had a slightly underwhelming result and maybe a North Dakota hangover last weekend, with a shootout loss and an overtime win at home against Penn State.

Cade Tyson News / Bring Me The Sports / November 3

Gophers basketball: KenPom, Cade Tyson's eligibility, St. Thomas and more early-season storylines

Gophers men’s basketball comfortably won its regular-season opener by 35 points against North Dakota on Monday. A fun in-season showdown with St. Thomas at The Barn awaits Friday night before a key nonconference test against Cincinnati on the road Monday night.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / November 2

5 key observations from the Gophers' season-opening win over Harvard

Gophers women’s basketball officially opened its 2026-27 regular-season slate with an 82-62 win over Harvard on Monday night at The Barn. It was our first look at Minnesota without star Tori McKinney.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / November 2

P.J. Fleck, Greg Harbaugh Jr. and Drake Lindsey all face pressure as Gophers' offense struggles

The Gophers had a concerning offensive performance for the fourth straight week. It’s easy for people outside of the building to point fingers at why, but the reality is they rank 130th nationally in total yards per game, and that should fall on the shoulders of fourth-year offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh Jr.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / November 2

Gophers bowl game outlook: Where Minnesota stands after heartbreaking loss to Indiana

The Gophers were 19 seconds and a 60-yard field goal away from pulling off a season-changing upset against No. 4 Indiana, but the reality is they’re 5-3 with a daunting schedule ahead of them.

Drake Lindsey News / Bring Me The Sports / October 31

Gophers-Indiana player/coach ratings: Drake Lindsey's struggles continue

The same offensive struggles that have followed Minnesota for a month caught up to it on Saturday afternoon. The Gophers nearly knocked off No. 4 Indiana, but another brutal night from the offense was too much to overcome.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The News / October 31

4 key takeaways from Minnesota's roller coaster OT loss to No. 4 Indiana

Minnesota gave No. 4 Indiana all it could handle on the road, but another concerning offensive performance was too much to overcome in a roller-coaster 23-16 overtime loss.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 31

Indiana survives Minnesota in game with dueling 60-yard field goals

The Indiana Hoosiers have not looked as dominant as they did during their National Championship winning season, but they are, for the most part, still stacking wins.

Indiana makes quarterback change amid offensive struggles

Syracuse continues impressive trend under HC Fran Brown in win over No. 19 SMU

NC State head coach Philip Rivers? 5 reasons why we need it to happen

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / October 31

Minnesota catches No. 4 Indiana off guard with beautiful trick-play touchdown

Minnesota’s offense was stuck in neutral against No. 4 Indiana until a beautifully executed trick play turned the game on its head. A reverse flea flicker set Drake Lindsey up to find freshman tight end Roman Voss for a 39-yard touchdown.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / October 28

Gophers get positive injury update on defensive line ahead of Indiana game

The first availability report of the week for Minnesota’s road test against No. 4 Indiana has been released. The Gophers received a mixture of positive and negative updates.

Gophers-Penn State men's hockey preview: Can Minnesota keep rolling after UND sweep?

After last week’s statement sweep over No. 3 North Dakota at home, the Gophers have a much easier test to open Big Ten play this weekend against Penn State in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / October 24

Gophers-Iowa player/coach ratings: Minnesota overcomes offensive struggles

Minnesota’s offense had just 11 first downs on Saturday evening against Iowa, but it didn’t matter. The Gophers’ defense carried them to a historic 13-10 win over No.

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

Gophers put the nation on notice with sweep over No. 3 North Dakota

After a winless two weekends to start the 2026-27 college hockey season, the Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s hockey team responded with a convincing sweep over third-ranked North Dakota.

NHL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 22

Brett Larson gets first signature win as Gophers knock off rival North Dakota

The Brett Larson era got off to a shaky 0-3-1 start, but Minnesota looked like a different team in its first home game of the season on Thursday night.

College Basketball News / Bring Me The Sports / October 23

Gophers-Creighton exhibition preview: How to watch, TV channel

The Gophers have their second and final exhibition game of the preseason on Friday night against Creighton on the road. It’s a significant step up in competition from last week’s test against Omaha at home.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / October 21

Gophers receive encouraging injury update ahead of Iowa matchup

The initial availability report for this week’s game between Iowa and Minnesota was released Wednesday, and the Gophers received some relatively positive news.

Kirk Ferentz News / Yardbarker / October 21

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz knows Minnesota is dangerous, even after loss to Purdue

It has been a bit of a roller-coaster season for the unranked Minnesota Golden Gophers, and that's something longtime Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz can understand.

No. 15 Iowa returns from bye for road test at Minnesota

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College Basketball (W) News / Bring Me The Sports / October 21

Who steps up? Gophers have intriguing options after losing their top scorer

Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit has had tremendous success acquiring top-level talent over the last few years through the transfer portal and high school recruiting.

Kyle Whittingham News / Yardbarker / October 3

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan have a lot to figure out after loss to Minnesota

"Breakdown" may be too strong a word to use to describe the University of Michigan's football season so far, but it also may be appropriate for a program used to always being on top.

Minnesota rallies late to top Michigan, lift Little Brown Jug

Bryce Underwood running out of real estate at Michigan

Bryce Underwood gets absolutely lit up by a Minnesota defender

P.J. Fleck’s ‘Row the Boat’ Era surging again at Minnesota

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