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Quinn Carroll Reflects on His Time at Notre Dame and Minnesota

By: Jared Hines |

Quinn Carroll was one of the last people off the field after the Gophers defeated the Badgers 24-7 on Nov. 29 in Madison. He talked to family but was extremely generous with his time with the fans who had come and embraced the cold weather to cheer on the team as they secured Paul Bunyon’s […] READ MORE

Know Your Opponent: Virginia Tech Hokies

By: Noel Thompson |

Before every game, I ask a reporter who covers the Gophers upcoming opponent to give us a view from the opponent’s perspective. I asked Andy Bitter from Tech Sideline five questions about the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Gophers will make their 25th all-time bowl appearance when they take on Virginia Tech in the 2025 Duke’s […] READ MORE

5 Guys On A Shortlist: If Gophers Decide Change Is Needed, Aim High & Don’t Be Cheap With That Big Ten Cash

By: FieldOf68Freak |

This article was initially posted on our message board with robust conversation, which can be found here: https://gopherhole.com/boards/threads/five-guys-on-a-shortlist-if-the-u-decides-change-is-needed-aim-high-dont-be-cheap-with-that-big-ten-cash.117216/ ROAD TO SELECTION SUNDAY — A look back at the week in college basketball, as always starting with our weekly “Field of 68” projection. Projected automatic qualifiers in multiple-bid conferences are noted with an *. Teams are listed in […] READ MORE

Post-Week 6 Field of 68 Projection: Where’s Arizona? Wildcats Season’s Biggest Bust So Far

By: FieldOf68Freak |

This was originally posted on our message board and corresponding conversation can be found here: https://gopherhole.com/boards/threads/post-week-6-field-of-68-projection-wheres-arizona-wildcats-seasons-biggest-bust-so-far.117146/ ROAD TO SELECTION SUNDAY — Our look at Week 6 of the college basketball season, as always starting with our weekly “Field of 68” projection. Projected automatic qualifiers in multiple-bid conferences are noted with an *. Teams are listed in order […] READ MORE

Recruiting Q&A: Twin Brothers Joel and Titan Friderichs Continue a Family Legacy of Wrestling for Hometown Gophers

By: Maya Litt |

Joel Friderichs, 114- pound and Titan Friderichs, 121-pound are twin brothers from Watertown-Mayer High School, in Watertown-Mayer, Minnesota and are the newest additions to the Gophers wrestling program having recently committed to Minnesota, following a tradition as their Uncle wrestled for Minnesota. Titan Friderichs had an unbelievable season last year going 45-0 and winning state […] READ MORE

Purdue Football Hires Barry Odom: Can The Enigmatic Coach Turn Around Their Football Program?

By: Cory Shilling |

What a rough season. After a painful 1-11 record, Purdue’s looking to Barry Odom as their quarterback coach—except he’s not throwing passes, he’s rebuilding an entire program. Let’s be clear. Odom’s not here to just improve. He wants championships. ‘‘Ultimately, the goal is to win a championship, playing meaningful games in November, chasing a Big […] READ MORE

Injury Tested Gophers Force Tie To Michigan State

By: Dylan Loucks |

December 13th, 2024: Despite five key players out, the Gophers were able to force a tie with the No. 2 ranked Michigan State.  –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – Coming into the weekend there was a lot of excitement and hype surrounding the matchup against the NCAA’s best teams, the Minnesota Golden Gophers […] READ MORE

Strategic Betting: Understanding the Real Impact of Bye Weeks in College Football

By: Robert Krueger |

We’ve all heard about bye weeks in college football, but few understand their strategic significance for betting. When teams get a break from competition, it’s more than just rest—it’s a potential performance catalyst that can dramatically shift game outcomes. Imagine having insider knowledge that transforms a seemingly random pause into a predictive advantage. Our research […] READ MORE