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Revisiting my predictions for Gophers football.
Last fall, I wrote down six predictions for the Minnesota Gophers heading into the 2024 season. You can find that article here. These predictions involved just about every aspect of the team. I’ll be honest; I haven’t looked at them since about a week ago. Partly because I had a good idea of which ones […] READ MORE
Quinn Carroll Reflects on His Time at Notre Dame and Minnesota
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
Road Games at Cal, Oregon and Wrigley Field Highlight Gophers 2025 Football Schedule
The complete Gophers 2025 football schedule was released today with great road games at Cal Berkley, Oregon and at Wrigley Field, Northwestern’s temporary home. The home schedule includes a rematch with Rutgers and battles with rivals Nebraska and Wisconsin. READ MORE