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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.

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Watch: Minnesota at Wisconsin | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/28/2026

Watch: Minnesota at Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/28/2026

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

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

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.

Watch: Wisconsin at Minnesota | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/25/2026

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.

Watch: Minnesota at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS| Big Ten Hockey | 01/24/2026

Watch: Nebraska at Minnesota | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 01/24/2026

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 24

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

Watch: Minnesota at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Hockey | 01/23/26

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / January 23

Watch: Spotlighting Gianna Gerdes | Minnesota Gymnastics | On The Beam

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 22

How different would Minnesota's 2025-26 season look without injuries?

Injuries have ravaged Niko Medved's first season as head coach of the Gophers. Opening day starters Chansey Willis Jr. and Robert Vaihola have suffered season-ending injuries, and potential sixth man B.J.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / January 21

Watch: Minnesota at Oregon | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/21/2026

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 19

Ranking Minnesota's incoming transfers by recruiting rating

The Gophers will be welcoming 19 transfers to their 2026 roster this winter. Every expert has different opinions on who the best players in the portal were this offseason, but today, we're going to look at 247Sports' rankings.

Despite Gophers' two-game skid, Mara Braun is showing signs of regaining elite form

After losing 67-54 at Washington on Sunday evening, Minnesota has its first losing streak of the season. But its not all doom and gloom, as star guard Mara Braun had a season-high 18 points, and she might be finally rounding back into her previous form.

Watch: Michigan vs. Minnesota | Highlights | Big Ten Hockey | 01/17/26

Watch: Illinois at Minnesota | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/17/2026

College Basketball News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 17

What we learned from Minnesota's hard-fought loss at No. 13 Illinois

The Gophers went into Champaign, Illinois, for an early 11 a.m. CT tip-off on Saturday and stuck with the Fighting Illini for the first 30 minutes of the game.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 17

Gophers commit becomes second 5,000-point scorer in state history

The Gophers will be adding one of the best high school basketball players in the history of Minnesota to their roster next season. Crosby-Ironton senior guard Tori Oehrlein became the second girls' high school player in the history of Minnesota to surpass 5,000 career points on Friday night.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / January 14

Watch: UCLA at Minnesota | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/14/2026

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

Five most improved teams since opening of 2026 college football transfer portal

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Minnesota Deserved to Host the 2026 World Junior Championship

It took nearly 20 years for the state of Minnesota to be given another chance to host a World Junior Championship, and they made sure not to disappoint.