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Gophers-Michigan Big Noon Kickoff: Preview, betting odds

FOX launched Big Noon Kickoff in 2019 as its own traveling college football pregame show to compete with ESPN’s College GameDay. The Gophers will have their first opportunity to host the show this weekend when Michigan comes to town with the Little Brown Jug on the line.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / September 28

P.J. Fleck's viral blood-smearing moment takes an unexpected turn

After smearing a player’s blood on his face following Minnesota’s 27-24 road win over Washington, Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck is using his viral moment to promote the importance of donating blood.

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

Gophers go wire-to-wire in Big Ten road win over Washington

A relentless pass rush and a red-hot first half from Drake Lindsey propelled Minnesota (3-1, 1-0) to a 27-24 win over Washington (3-0, 0-1) on Sunday morning.

Ashton Beers News / Bring Me The Sports / September 26

Gophers will be without starting center Ashton Beers vs. Washington

The Gophers will be without starting center Ashton Beers as they look to pull off an upset over Washington late on Saturday night, according to the latest Big Ten availability report.

The Gophers' offense is evolving. Has Greg Harbaugh Jr. found the right formula?

We have three weeks of data to analyze the 2026 Gophers football team, and 42 games to analyze Greg Harbaugh Jr. as the Gophers’ offensive playcaller. It appears that Minnesota’s offense is beginning to find an identity in his fourth season as offensive coordinator.

P.J. Fleck News / Bring Me The Sports / September 23

Gophers are big underdogs at Washington: Where would an upset rank in the Fleck era?

The Gophers are currently between 9.5- and 10-point betting underdogs for this week’s Big Ten opener at Washington. That means a Minnesota win would be one of the biggest upset victories in the P.J.

Roman Voss News / Bring Me The Sports / September 22

Prized Gophers freshman Roman Voss is already pushing for a bigger role

When Roman Voss committed to Minnesota over Alabama on June 23, 2025, it felt like a huge recruiting win for Gophers football. He proceeded to win Minnesota Mr.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 22

Gophers-Washington Week 4: Preview, storylines, betting odds

The Gophers wrapped up nonconference play with a convincing 41-7 win over Akron, and they will now hit the road for their Big Ten opener at Washington in Week 4.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / September 19

P.J. Fleck had 'a little discussion' with Javon Tracy after viral punt-return blunder

It looked like Javon Tracy was about to return his third punt return for a touchdown this season in Minnesota’s 41-7 blowout win over Akron before he shockingly veered out of bounds on the goal line.

Javon Tracy News / Bring Me The Sports / September 19

Gophers-Akron player ratings: Javon Tracy flashes, offense slow to get going

The Gophers took care of business in Week 3 with a 41-7 win over Akron, but the scoreboard doesn’t explain the whole story. Darius Taylor being ruled out pregame was an obstacle; a sluggish offensive start prevented Minnesota from hitting its stride until the fourth quarter.

Roman Voss News / Bring Me The Sports / September 19

Highly-touted freshman Roman Voss scores first Gophers TD

Last year’s Minnesota Mr. Football, Roman Voss, chose to stay home and play college football for the Gophers over notable offers from Alabama, Miami (FL), USC, and numerous other top programs.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / September 19

Hype building around Gophers commit Jett Feeney, Moorhead football

Moorhead High School came up just short of its first AAAAAA Minnesota state title last fall, but the Spuds returned four seniors who have since committed to the University of Minnesota.

Gophers hockey preview: Projected lines, expectations for Brett Larson’s first season

Gophers men’s hockey will begin its 2026-27 campaign in two weeks against Michigan Tech for a two-game series in Houghton, Michigan. There are a lot of unknowns heading into the first season with Brett Larson as head coach, so let’s break it down.

Cade Tyson News / Bring Me The Sports / September 18

Cade Tyson, bench rotation among Gophers’ biggest questions as season nears

College basketball teams across the country have returned to practice, and we’re less than one month away from the Gophers’ first exhibition game on Oct.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 15

Pressure is building on Minnesota's offense under Greg Harbaugh Jr.

The Gophers’ 38-13 loss to Mississippi State in Week 2 was eye-opening for many different reasons. The biggest might be an increasing lack of big plays on both sides of the ball.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 12

Gophers-Mississippi State player ratings: Is Minnesota wasting Drake Lindsey?

The Gophers got absolutely punched in the face in Saturday’s 38-13 loss to Mississippi State. Drake Lindsey did his best to put Minnesota’s offense on his back, but it wasn’t enough, and an early hole was too much to overcome.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 12

Taye Reich’s huge night leads top performances from Minnesota’s 2027 commits

High school football is in full swing across the country. The Gophers’ 29 commits in the class of 2027 were busy, and here are the most notable performances from the Week of Sep.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / September 10

Ranking Minnesota's 2026 nonconference games by difficulty

The Gophers unveiled a much-improved nonconference schedule at the end of August. It will feature five games against power conference opponents, and the first-ever meeting with St.

Cade Tyson News / Bring Me The Sports / September 8

Cade Tyson returns to Gophers, awaits ruling on eligibility

Cade Tyson has re-joined the Gophers as he awaits his official eligibility status, the program announced on Tuesday. “We’re excited to have Cade rejoin our program,” Gophers head coach Niko Medved said in a statement on Tuesday.

P.J. Fleck News / Bring Me The Sports / September 4

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.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / September 4

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.

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 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.