Minnesota Golden Gophers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

P.J. Fleck makes surprising admission about Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium

The Gophers broke a 10-game losing streak at Iowa's Kinnick Stadium when they knocked off the Hawkeyes in 2023. This Saturday will be their first time back playing at what P.J.

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Brawl erupts at end of Minnesota-Ohio State game; suspensions issued

Chaos ensued after the final horn sounded in the women's college hockey game between No. 3 Minnesota and No. 2 Ohio State on Sunday. The final faceoff

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 20

Latest bowl projections have Minnesota going where they haven't gone in two decades

The Gophers are only one win away from officially claiming bowl eligibility after last week's upset win over No. 25 Nebraska. The win puts them at 3-1 in the Big Ten and 5-2 overall, so let's see where the experts think they could go bowling this winter.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 18

Minnesota's offensive line finally clicked against Nebraska: 'We knew we were close'

Minnesota has been searching far and wide for its ideal starting offensive line combination. It might've found the answer on Friday night against Nebraska.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 18

The field storm after Minnesota's win over Nebraska is what makes college football fun

Minnesota's upset win over No. 25 Nebraska was its first win over a ranked opponent this season. The home crowd opted to storm the field and celebrate with the team, but did their sixth straight win over the Cornhuskers warrant that level of celebration?

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

Fans wait all night outside arena for Minnesota's rivalry return to North Dakota

Fans have been lined up outside Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks since Thursday night in advance of Friday night's rivalry game between Minnesota and North Dakota, which will be the first meeting between the former WCHA foes since 2023.

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

What a win or a loss could really mean for Minnesota against Nebraska

Beat Nebraska, and Minnesota could be on the verge of something special. Lose, and the wheels could quickly fall off for a Gophers team that hasn't played a complete game since starting the season 2-0 with impressive wins over Buffalo and Northwestern State.

College Basketball News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 16

5 takeaways from Minnesota's exhibition win over North Dakota State

The result of Thursday night's exhibition between Minnesota and North Dakota State will not count towards either team's regular-season record, but the Gophers' 80-54 win did give us our first look at Niko Medved's 2025-26 team against another Division I opponent.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 16

Gophers' commit Roman Voss caps off regular season with unbelievable performance

The No. 1 high school football player in Minnesota, Roman Voss, played the final regular-season game of his prep career on Wednesday night. He finished with 350 yards of total offense and five total touchdowns en route to extending Jackson County Central's (JCC) record to 8-0, which clinched the No.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 15

Slowing down ex-Minnesota Mr. Football tops 5 keys for Gophers against Nebraska

Minnesota has a tall task this week when it hosts No. 25 Nebraska as more than a touchdown underdog. Here are five keys to the Gophers' chances of pulling off the upset.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 15

Minnesota transfer guard out indefinitely with 'unique health stuff'

The Gophers play their first of two exhibition games on Thursday night against North Dakota State, and it sounds like they will be without one of their offseason additions for the foreseeable future.

Gophers hockey vs. North Dakota: Preview and prediction

One of the most heated rivalries in college sports adds another chapter this weekend. Minnesota will travel to Grand Forks, North Dakota, to face the Fighting Hawks for the first time since 2023.

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

Handing out midseason superlatives for Gophers football

We've officially reached the midway point of the Gophers' 2025 regular season. Minnesota has a 4-2 record through its first six games. Let's hand out some midseason superlatives and break down the team's biggest standout performers so far.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 13

Gophers drop in polls after 1-2-1 start to the season

After a 1-2-1 start to the season, the Minnesota Gophers men's hockey team has dropped to No. 14 in this week's USA Hockey poll, down two spots from last week's position at No.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 13

Minnesota banks second official visit for 4-star guard from Texas

Chase Richardson, a 4-star recruit from Texas, visited the University of Minnesota over the weekend. It was an official visit for the fast-rising point guard, who is considered among the best in the national Class of 2027.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 12

What is Minnesota's preseason KenPom rating before Niko Medved's first season?

Any true college basketball fan knows that Ken Pomeroy's analytical ratings on KenPom.com have become gospel for the sport. Minnesota finds itself at No.

5 things we learned from Minnesota's Homecoming win over Purdue

The Gophers looked sluggish and unprepared in their annual Homecoming game against Purdue, but they somehow picked up a 27-20 win, despite being out-gained by nearly 200 total yards.

4 takeaways from Minnesota's series against Boston College

Minnesota went 0-1-1 this weekend in a marquee nonconference series against No. 11 Boston College, but there was still plenty to like. Here are five takeaways from their performance against the Eagles.

Watch: Boston College at Minnesota | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Hockey | 10/10/25

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 28

Minnesota at Ohio State odds: Opening point spread released

Minnesota will travel to Ohio State for a showdown in the Big Ten during Week 6. The Buckeyes won the last meeting 37-3 in 2023. With game day approaching, the early odds and point spread have been revealed.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Field Level Media / September 6

Minnesota dominates Northwestern State behind historic scoring performance

Five players rushed for one touchdown apiece, two defenders found the end zone and Minnesota cruised to a win.

15 schools that can throw a wrench in the College Football Playoff

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / College Football News / September 2

Minnesota vs Northwestern State Prediction: Can the Gophers Find Their Offensive Spark?

Minnesota was fine in the 23-10 win over Buffalo. There wasn’t any real concern, and the defense was dominant, but the offense was a little bit off. Darius Taylor ran for 141 yards, and Drake Lindsey threw for almost 300 with two touchdowns, but it was still a 13-10 game until it finally broke open in the fourth.

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 / Yardbarker / July 9