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Noel’s Big Ten Power Rankings. What a crazy week it was for the Big Ten. The first week of the season, when every Big Ten team played a conference foe, sure provided a lot of entertainment. Not for all the teams, though. We have a new number one at the top of the power rankings […] READ MORE
Before every game, I’ll ask a reporter who covers the Gophers upcoming opponent to give us a view from the opponent’s perspective. I asked D.J. Fezler of Boilermakers Country on FanNation six questions about the Purdue Boilermakers. Minnesota takes on Purdue for their Homecoming game in Minneapolis on October 1st. Huge thanks to D.J. for […] READ MORE
Follow Noel Thompson on Twitter: @n0elthompson Noel’s Big Ten Power Rankings It’s been an interesting few weeks for a few Big Ten teams as conference play is starting to get going. We have a new number one on top of the power rankings and we have a few teams who have made big jumps and […] READ MORE
The Gophers offense exploded for a dominating 62-10 win over Western Illinois on Saturday, improving to 2-0 on the season. Both the passing and running game were dialed in, leading to 679 yards of offense, including Tanner Morgan’s big day as he finished 14/18 for 287 yards, a TD and a rushing TD. Mo Ibrahim […] READ MORE
Much was made about whether Gophers P.J. Fleck and former Gopher coach Jerry Kill would shake hands before and after the game. Fleck, who took the high-road the entire lead up to this game, was proactive in shaking Kill’s hand before the game and they shared a moment after the game as well. Full video […] READ MORE
A lot has been made about Jerry Kill’s pre-game comments heading into the Gophers opener next week and the return of Kill to Minnesota. Gophers P.J. Fleck came out and said that in all the years he’s coached, he’s never not shaken a coaches hand, and that will include Coach Kill, despite Kill recently saying […] READ MORE
The Gophers basketball team received welcome news from the NCAA that in-coming transfer Dawson Garcia is immediately eligible to play this season. Garcia, a former McDonald’s All-American and Minnesota Mr. Basketball in 2020 was a huge commitment for Ben Johnson and the Gophers. The Prior Lake native, Garcia will be expected to be one of […] READ MORE
The Gophers haven’t lost to the Badgers in football in more than 600 days, and the famed Paul Bunyan Axe is on proud display at Minnesota State Fair. The Great Minnesota Get-Together has a robust Gophers sports auditorium and the big draw this year is the Axe. A year from now, the trophy case will […] READ MORE
The Gophers season opener is just over a week away and the preseason accolades continue to pour in for seniors John Michael Schmitz and Mo Ibrahim. The Athletic named Schmitz to its First Team All-American list and Abrahim named to the Second Team All-American. ESPN named its Top 100 College Football Players, with Schmitz at […] READ MORE
The Gophers football program continues to invest in its fan experience at home games with some of the best food options in college football. This week the Gopher football program held a “food preview” event at Huntington Bank Stadium, featuring new food offerings. The highlight is the addition of Chick-Fil-A, where Gophers P.J. Fleck said […] READ MORE