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Gophers land top-50 recruit Natalie Kussow, adding to stacked 2026 class

The 2026 recruiting class for the Minnesota Gophers women's basketball team was already strong with top-100 commit Tori Oehrlein, but it's even stronger now with the commitment from fellow top-100 prospect Natalie Kussow.

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Top-ranked Minnesota recruit Roman Voss shines to begin high school season

The 2025 high school football season is underway for the majority of the country. The Gophers' 2026 class currently projects as one of the best in program history, so let's take some notable performances from their committed recruits.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 29

How many positions did Koi Perich play in Minnesota's season opener?

Koi Perich established himself as a star safety and punt returner last season as a true freshman. A potential offensive role in 2025 was talked about ad nauseam in the preseason, and we finally got a look at what that looks like on Thursday night.

P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 29

P.J. Fleck on Drake Lindsey's first Gophers start: 'He's a cool customer'

Gophers redshirt freshman quarterback Drake Lindsey made his first college start on Thursday night. It was an expected up-and-down performance, but the Fayetteville, Arkansas native showed plenty of promise in his first game as Minnesota's QB1.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / SwimSwam / August 28

Golden Gophers Pick Up Verbal Commitment from US Open Qualifier Trevor Green (2026)

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 27

Buffalo head coach starts Koi Perich's campaign for Governor of Minnesota

The Gophers will kick off their 2025 season on Thursday night against Buffalo. Led by second-year head coach Pete Lembo, the Bulls look like a serious contender in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) this season.

P.J. Fleck News / Sporting News / August 26

P.J. Fleck on Minnesota’s rise: “sky’s the limit” with playoff expansion ahead

P.J. Fleck set the tone for 2025 with bold words on growth, expectations, and why he’s “a better coach than the first time I walked in here.”

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 26

Minnesota-Buffalo score predictions from the Gophers On SI staff

The Golden Gophers will welcome Mid-American Conference (MAC) contender Buffalo to Huntington Bank Stadium to kick off their 2025 season on Thursday. Minnesota is expected to roll, but the Bulls present an interesting test as an experienced and well-coached team.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 25

Report: Top-30 hoops recruit Quinn Costello sets visit with Minnesota

When the Minnesota Gophers open the college football season Thursday night at home against Buffalo, one of the key people in attendance will be top-30 basketball recruit Quinn Costello.

College Football News / G5 Football on SI / August 25

Week 1 - Buffalo Bulls @ Minnesota Golden Gophers: Preview, Storylines

The Buffalo Bulls travel to Minnesota to take on Koi Perich and the Golden Gophers in a G5/P4 Week 1 matchup. The Bulls and Golden Gophers finished their 2024 seasons 9-4 and 8-5 respectively, and will both look to improve and contend for their conference titles in 2025.

P.J. Fleck News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / August 18

P.J. Fleck: College Football Playoff is 'realistic expectations' for Gophers in new era

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 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.

P.J. Fleck News / Yardbarker / July 9