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Koi Perich’s offseason decision to transfer from his home-state Gophers program to Oregon left a bitter taste in the mouths of Minnesota fans. His first three games with the Ducks have now left Oregon fans wanting more from their big-money transfer-portal addition.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 21

Betting Line Keeps Moving Before Oregon vs. USC

Next up for No. 20 Oregon Ducks (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) is their first Big Ten Conference test of the season, coming on the road at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 5

Koi Perich has up-and-down debut with Oregon after leaving Gophers

Koi Perich’s decision to transfer to Oregon in the offseason after two seasons playing for the Gophers was highly contentious. The Esko, Minnesota product made his debut with the Ducks on Saturday afternoon against Boise State, and it was a roller coaster.

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College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 26

Oregon Ducks' Chris Hampton Gives Glowing Evaluation Of Koi Perich

During the 2026 offseason, the Oregon Ducks were faced with the task of replacing Chicago Bears safety Dillon Thieneman. Coach Dan Lanning and the team responded with a commitment from Minnesota Golden Gophers transfer and incoming senior Koi Perich.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 26

One Oregon Ducks Freshman Drawing Attention of Chris Hampton, Koi Perich in Fall Camp

The No. 2 Oregon Ducks have consistently recruited some of the top high school prospects in the country, and former four-star defensive back Davon Benjamin might have the biggest impact of any Oregon freshmen that joined the Ducks in the class of 2026.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 25

Oregon Fans Will Love Koi Perich's Bold Claim About Evan Stewart

The return of Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart from a patellar tendon that caused him to miss the entire 2025 season, including Oregon's run in the College Football Playoff, is one of the more highly-anticipated aspects of the Ducks' upcoming season opener against Boise State.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 24

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / December 27, 2024

Report: Koi Perich turned down big NIL money for shot at playoffs with Gophers

After Gophers star freshman Koi Perich introduced himself to college football with a first-team All-Big Ten campaign, it was obvious that he would have lucrative Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) opportunities at other schools.

College Football News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / December 27, 2024

Minnesota's Koi Perich could be college football's version of Travis Hunter in 2025

The Gophers have had a busy offseason adding talented players from the transfer portal, but no move was bigger than retaining star freshman safety Koi Perich.

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College Football News / Minnesota Sports Fan / December 13, 2024

Minnesota Gophers True Freshman Makes Another All-America Team

Gophers safety Koi Perich is the real deal, and there’s no doubt he’ll be suiting up on Sundays in the future. Hopefully, you’re not tired of hearing his name yet because his journey is just getting started.

College Football News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / December 11, 2024

Gophers' NIL collective announces Kerry Brown will return next season

The Gophers' official Name Image Likeness (NIL) collective Dinkytown Athletes announced on Wednesday that starting safety Kerry Brown will return to the program next season.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / December 6, 2024

Gophers' Darius Taylor, Koi Perich say they'll return in 2025

In today's era of college football, NIL rules all and the transfer portal is always looming. But Gophers stars Darius Taylor and Koi Perich aren't "going anywhere," they announced on social media on Friday.

College Football News / Minnesota Sports Fan / December 4, 2024

Homegrown Gopher Koi Perich Named National Freshman of the Year Finalist

When you keep one of the best recruits to come out of the state home, you want to see them succeed. Since Koi Perich stepped on the field for the Minnesota Gophers, that is exactly what he has done.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 4, 2024

Gophers safety Koi Perich a finalist for national Freshman of the Year award

Minnesota Golden Gophers star defensive back Koi Perich has officially been named a finalist for a national Freshman of the Year award. On Wednesday, the Maxwell Football Club named the Esko native one of five finalists for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award.

College Football News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / December 4, 2024

Koi Perich named finalist for National Freshman of the Year

Gophers star freshman Koi Perich was one of five players named a finalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of Year on Wednesday. Perich was named first-team All-Big Ten earlier this week, but now he's a finalist for the best overall freshman in the country.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 3, 2024

Freshman safety who hopes to replicate Travis Hunter's success as a two-way superstar earns All-Big Ten spot

Forget being one of the best freshmen in the country; Koi Perich was one of the best overall defenders in the entire nation. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Gophers struck gold in Perich, who was named a First Team All-Big Ten section, making it over veterans at bigger programs with higher profile names.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 3, 2024

Perich among 3 Gophers to make First Team All-Big Ten, several others honored

Three Minnesota Golden Gophers football stars have been recognized among the best players in the conference this season. On Tuesday, the Big Ten announced its end-of-the-season awards, with Aireontae Ersery, Cody Lindenberg and Koi Perich making First Team All-Big Ten.

College Football News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / November 22, 2024

'Quite a recruiting win': Koi Perich dubbed top-20 freshman in college football

Koi Perich has been a difference-maker for the Gophers football team this season. The freshman safety out of Esko, Minn., has 21 tackles, five interceptions and a forced fumble this season.

College Football News / NIL on SI / November 16, 2024

Minnesota Golden Gophers Star Safety Signs NIL Deal With NurtriSource Pet Food

A Minnesota Golden Gophers football star signed a deal with a pet food brand that started out locally to promote a Children's Hospital program. Freshman Gophers defensive back Koi Perich has reached an NIL deal with NutriSource Pet Food company per Dinkytown Athletes.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Sports Fan / November 11, 2024

Koi Perich NIL Number with Minnesota Gophers Revealed

This is no longer a world in which college athletes go unpaid. We once argued that tuition and fees were adequate compensation for athletic ability, but those conversations may as well have taken place in the stone age.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / October 27, 2024

Gophers star freshman Koi Perich got a snap on offense against Maryland

Star freshman safety Koi Perich snagged his Big Ten-leading fifth interception of the season during the Gophers' blowout win over Maryland on Saturday, but perhaps the most intriguing part of his afternoon is that he played a snap on the other side of the ball.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 14, 2024

Minnesota Gophers True Freshman Wins Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

The Minnesota Gophers moved up to 4-3 after a tight 21-17 win over the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. It was a close game, but once again, freshman Koi Perich came up big.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / October 8, 2024

Kirk Herbstreit shouts out Gophers, Perich in his weekly top performers

ESPN college football personality Kirk Herbstreit is the latest passenger aboard the Koi Perich bandwagon. Herbstreit typically posts on social media about his "top performers" from the previous week of college football and Perich was one of eight performers mentioned on Monday after Minnesota's upset victory over No.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 7, 2024

Gophers Teammate Steps in to Help Koi Perich Answer Question About Refs vs USC

Koi Perich might end up being the most crucial recruiting win in PJ Fleck’s Minnesota Gophers tenure, by the time his career in maroon and gold is over.