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The Gophers making a run at the College Football Playoff is a scenario that likely would've gotten you laughed out of a room when the four-team model was originally introduced in 2014.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Last Word On Sports / August 18

Minnesota Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Medved More Than Ready to Lead Gophers

Minnesota basketball finds itself entering a new era in Minneapolis. Despite trying his best, former Gopher player Ben Johnson failed to get Minnesota into contention during his four seasons.

P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 14

Anonymous agent credits P.J. Fleck despite being 'corny'

P.J. Fleck is entering his ninth season with the Gophers, and he has quietly become one of the longest tenured head coaches in the country. His style might not be for everyone, but he has become one of the most consistent coaches in the sport.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / SwimSwam / August 12

Minnesota Swim & Dive Announces 2025-26 Schedule

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Gopher Sports MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota Swimming and Diving program has officially announced its 2025-26 schedule, currently including five regular season contests and the Women’s Big Ten Championships, all hosted at the Jean K.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 10

Gophers targeting top-50 hoops duo from Boston; 1 has Minnesota among finalists

One of the most coveted high school basketball recruits in America has inluded the Minnesota Golden Gophers among the six finalists for his college decision.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 9

The three-game stretch that will make or break the Gophers' season

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are one of the most interesting teams in the Big Ten this season. With a new quarterback, new defensive coordinator, and playmakers all over the field, there are a lot of different ways 2025 could go for them.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / EasySportz / August 6

Minnesota Golden Gophers Football Season Preview: The Big 10 Sleeper?

Minnesota enters 2025 with a favorable schedule, boasting winnable home games against Buffalo, Northwestern State, Rutgers, Purdue, Nebraska, and Michigan State.

P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 4

Fall camp: Fleck sees 'clarity and calmness' from Gophers' Drake Lindsey

How is Drake Lindsey looking? Is he the real deal? The biggest question going around Gophers' circles this summer is the performance of redshirt freshman quarterback Drake Lindsey.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 2

Ravens signing veteran RB, waiving K John Hoyland

It’s been a busy day of transactions in Baltimore, and while the names aren’t huge, the implications could be. The most impactful transactions of the day see the team bringing in veteran running back D’Ernest Johnson (per ESPN’s Adam Schefter) and waiving undrafted rookie kicker John Hoyland (per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports).

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Blade of Steel / July 31

Another key player has been re-signed with the Steelheads

Mason Nevers is returning to the Idaho Steelheads for his rookie season after a strong college career with the Minnesota Golden Gophers and a solid first impression in the ECHL last spring.

Medved recalls 'full circle' Clem Haskins reunion: 'He's still sharp as a tack'

New Gophers head coach Niko Medved began his connection to the Minnesota men's basketball program as a student manager under legendary head coach Clem Haskins in the 1990s.

P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / July 24

4-man punter competition? Fleck details Gophers' special teams plans

The Gophers will have an open punting competition for the first time since 2020, and they will have a new kicker for the first time since 2023. They made a lot of moves in the transfer portal this offseason, but P.J.

P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / July 23

P.J. Fleck reveals new details about offensive role for Koi Perich

We know that Koi Perich will play offense, defense and special teams for the Gophers in 2025, but what will it look like? P.J. Fleck revealed some more details about his potential role at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / July 21

Study: Gophers valued among top 30 programs in college football

If you wanted to hypothetically purchase Minnesota Golden Gophers football, it would be worth more than $500 million according to a study. College sports are driven by money now more than ever, and The Athletic published a story on Monday ranking every power conference college football team by how much they’d sell for.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / July 21

Gophers basketball announces 2025 nonconference schedule with limited resume boosters

The Minnesota Gophers have officially released the 2025 men's basketball nonconference schedule. The Niko Medved era will officially begin on November 3 against Gardner-Webb at Williams Arena.

P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / July 17

P.J. Fleck ranks among top 10 college football coaches in golf handicap

P.J. Fleck has the 10th-best handicap among college football head coaches. On3 college football insider Brett McMurphy released a story on Thursday highlighting the handicaps of FBS head coaches across the country, and Fleck rounded out the top 10 with an 11.1 handicap.

College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / July 17

Ranking the last five Gophers WR rooms: Is this year the most talented?

Gophers wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington is entering his fifth season, after signing with the Gophers as a high school recruit in the class of 2021. Minnesota added three receivers from the transfer portal this offseason, but he's now a veteran presence at the position, and he has high expectations for the group heading into 2025.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / July 14

Four Gophers commits surge in updated Rivals300 rankings

The 2026 recruiting class for the Minnesota Golden Gophers looks even better after a foursome of commits saw meteoric rises in the latest national rankings from recruiting service Rivals.

P.J. Fleck News / Yardbarker / July 9

Minnesota Golden Gophers announce big news for coach P.J. Fleck

Head coach P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Golden Gophers have agreed to a contract extension.

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Dawson Garcia News / Hoops Rumors / June 27

Pistons signing two-time All-Big Ten forward

The 23-year-old averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game this past season.

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / The 33rd Team / April 10

Justin Walley 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Minnesota Golden Gophers CB

Height: 5101 (verified) Weight: 190lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: KeiVarae Russell Minnesota Golden Gophers cornerback Justin Walley projects as a developmental outside cornerback at the NFL level.