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Koi Perich generated plenty of buzz this spring when he debuted the multi-color offense/defense jersey at Gophers practice. P.J. Fleck later confirmed that Minnesota plans to expand his role on offense in 2025, but the question now is what it'll look like and how much offense will he play?

Aireontae Ersery News / Pro Football Rumors / May 24

Texans to keep rookie Aireontae Ersery at OT

The Texans are planning to keep second-round pick Aireontae Ersery at offensive tackle to begin his NFL career, though he may not earn a starting job right away.

Dawson Garcia News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / May 23

Dawson Garcia ends 43-year drought, earns prestigious Big Ten award

The Big Ten Medal of Honor is annually given out to the top female and male student-athletes at each conference institution. Gymnastics star Mya Hooten and basketball veteran Dawson Garcia were Minnesota's two winners this year.

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

Anonymous Big Ten coach thinks P.J. Fleck could be 'on the hunt' to leave Minnesota

P.J. Fleck was one of the hottest names in coaching when he came to Minnesota in 2017. It has been an up-and-down tenure, but there seem to be annual rumors of him potentially looking for other jobs.

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

Gophers hockey officially signs Mason Moe; will he join the team next season?

Eden Prairie, Minnesota native Mason Moe announced his verbal commitment to the Gophers last October, and the program officially announced his signing on Tuesday.

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

Minnesota has one of its highest-ranked recruits ever committed to its 2027 class

Defensive lineman Eli Diane still has two years of prep football to play for Wayzata High School, but he could wind up being one of the most highly-touted players to ever wear a Gophers uniform.

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

Where does Minnesota's incoming transfer portal class rank nationally?

The Gophers have added eight players from the transfer portal in Niko Medved's first offseason as head coach. There have three more roster spots availible, so there's always a chance they add more, but the majority of the 2025-26 team is built, which means we can look at where the major recruiting sites rank their haul.

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

Gophers follow Alabama with offer for 330-pound Minnesota offensive line recruit

After the top three recruits in Minnesota's school graduating class all elected to stay home and play for the Gophers, head coach P.J. Fleck and his staff at the University of Minnesota are attempting to pull off similar success in 2026 and 2027.

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

Ex-Gophers DB Ace Rogers dies while running the Brooklyn half marathon

Former Minnesota Gophers defensive back Charles "Ace" Rogers died after suffering cardiac arrest while running the Brooklyn half marathon on Saturday. According to the New York Post, Rogers was about eight miles into the Brooklyn Half when he went into cardiac arrest at 8:11 a.m., collapsing near Ocean Parkway and 18th Avenue.

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

Ranking the projected starting QBs Minnesota will face in 2025

Out of the 12 opponents on the Gophers' 2025 regular season schedule, 10 are projected to have a starting quarterback Minnesota has never faced before.

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

Gophers reportedly add a pair of opponents to 2025-26 nonconference schedule

Minnesota is in the middle of building its 2025-26 nonconference schedule, and they've reportedly added home games with Fairleigh Dickinson (FDU) and Alcorn State.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / SwimSwam / May 13

John Watson Joining Minnesota With Two Years Of Eligibility Remaining

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam John Watson will join the Minnesota Gophers for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Watson joins the team with two years of eligibility remaining after he just finished his sophomore season at Missouri.

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

Gophers gain commitment from high-scoring Twin Cities guard Cedric Tomes

Cedric Tomes, a 6-foot-1 point guard from East Ridge High School in the Twin Cities metro area, announced his commitment to the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / May 8

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / May 2

Gophers offer scholarship to 13-year-old Minnesota basketball phenom

Coincidence or fate? Just days after former Minnesota girls basketball phenom Paige Bueckers was selected first overall in the WNBA draft, the next girls hoops phenom in the state is receiving scholarship offers from Big Ten teams.

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

Minnesota has produced a 1st or 2nd-round pick in six straight NFL drafts: Who's next?

The 2025 NFL draft is now in the rear-view mirror as the Gophers extended their impressive streak to six straight years of producing a first- or second-round selection.

Aireontae Ersery News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25

Texans move up in second round to draft offensive tackle

Moving back up the board after its significant drop on Day 1, Houston will send Las Vegas Nos. 58 and 99 for 48, which they used on Minnesota offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery.

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College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 24

Seth Davis says Gophers basketball is the second-worst job in the Big Ten

The Gophers have had a tumultuous offseason with the firing of Ben Johnson and the hiring of new head coach Niko Medved. There's been plenty of talk about

College Football News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 24

Minnesota's RB room is balanced with proven veterans and intriguing underclassmen

The Gophers only have two running backs returning from last year's roster, star workhorse Darius Taylor and freshman Fame Ijeboi. On Wednesday, Vanderbilt's Johann Cardenas was their third addition from the transfer portal this offseason, and they're bringing in three players from high school.

Dawson Garcia News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 22

Attorney representing Gophers' Dawson Garcia considering legal action against NCAA

An attorney representing Minnesota Gophers star forward Dawson Garcia is considering legal action against the NCAA in an effort to grant Garcia with one more year of eligibility.

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

'Locked in': Gophers trying to land top Iowa football recruit Julian Manson

One of the best high school football players in Iowa announced Monday night that he is "locked in" with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. No, four-star recruit Julian Manson hasn't committed to Minnesota, but he's is locked in to visiting the Gophers during the program's "Summer Splash" recruiting event June 13-15.

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.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Breakaway on SI / March 27

NCAA Frozen Four: Minnesota and Massachusetts Set for Battle

The most evenly matched contest of the NCAA Frozen Four is set to take place between the University of Massachusetts and the University of Minnesota. Two perennial powerhouses in Men's NCAA Hockey, these two storied programs meet for a highly anticipated contest.

Cody Lindenberg 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Minnesota Golden Gophers LB

Height: 6020 (verified) Weight: 236lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Tyler Matakevich Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Cody Lindenberg projects as a developmental starter at the NFL level.

Max Brosmer 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Minnesota Golden Gophers QB

Height: 6020 (unofficial) Weight: 225lbs (unofficial) Year: Sixth-Year Senior Pro Comparison: TJ Yates Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer is a traditional pocket passer who does well with leverage anticipation and coverage confirmation as a processor from the pocket.