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During Saturday’s 40-17 win, the Gophers’ defense was prepared and ready to handle Illinois’ rushing attack. Minnesota’s coaches implemented a strong gameplan that maximized the potential of each position group. With top running back Reggie Corbin in the backfield, defensive coordinator Joe...

by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Calling an effective football game is like constructing a symphony. It’s important to use different tempos, concepts and formations to keep a defense on its heels. In music, composers introduce a melody and attempt to build off of it. Whether it’s adding in a...

When any football team enters a bye week, the coaching staff will spend time evaluating personnel and schemes. For many coaches, this involves studying future opponents, or simply focusing on specific weaknesses. Last week, head coach P.J. Fleck and his staff took a different approach. They...

Although the Gophers made plenty of mistakes, they found a way to pull through competitive non-conference games. A bye week arrives at the perfect time as Minnesota prepares to open Big Ten play at Purdue on Sept. 28. Despite facing a variety of obstacles, the Gophers made winning plays when...

by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When offensive coordinator Bob DeBesse left New Mexico to join Georgia Southern, he brought modern triple-option wrinkles with him. For many years, the Eagles traditionally ran a classic veer triple-option. The offensive system was popularized in the 1990s by...

by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When your team is placed within difficult situations, you have to find a way to win. In high leverage moments, top-tier players must step up, make plays and rally the team. If you’re making mistakes on the road, it becomes even more critical. During...

Despite losing a large amount of talent this year, Fresno State has reloaded and developed young players. Head coach Jeff Tedford is one of the best offensive minds in college football and has continually adjusted the scheme to maximize the potential of his players. When Minnesota travels out...

There is no preseason in college football, which means teams must immediately adjust to live action and contact. The first game always provides challenges associated with new schemes, coaches and players. South Dakota State had returning talent, but a new quarterback and coordinator led to small...

This week, I joined Nadine Babu for a special season preview edition of the GopherHole Podcast. In this episode, we took fan questions, previewed South Dakota State and discussed the path to success for the 2019 Gopher Football team. Listen below: <iframe...

When the Gophers open the season on Thursday night at TCF Bank Stadium, they won’t have any current South Dakota State film to study. Redshirt freshman quarterback J’Bore Gibbs will be making his first collegiate appearance. The Jackrabbits also promoted assistant Jason Eck to offensive...

When the Gophers take the field for their season opener next week, they will be tested by one of the FCS' top teams. The FCS coaches poll was announced last week and South Dakota State ranked No. 4. They have a large stable of returning talent, particularly at the skill spots. However, following...

Head coach P.J. Fleck spoke after practice and updated the media about camp practices. Here are some videos, along with a few key areas to watch on defense in 2019. VIDEO: Notes after watching the defense for a couple weeks: After watching the Gophers practice, I'm impressed...

The Gophers are officially two weeks from their Aug. 29 season opener against South Dakota State. Every year, we always see a small group of underrated players emerge and make an impact. Minnesota’s depth chart features the tenth-most returning production in college football. With roughly 80...

The Gophers have received a commitment from Orono defensive end Danny Striggow. He chose Minnesota over offers from Iowa, New Mexico State, North Dakota State, Wyoming and others. A 6-foot-4, 225-pound defensive end, Striggow is the ninth-ranked prospect in Minnesota for 2020, according to...

Minnesota Football’s "Row the Boat" Culture Inspires Young Girl to Beat Cancer When eight-year-old Megan Wagner approached one of her biggest fans, she was ready to show off her brand new shirt. This time, it wasn’t just an ordinary piece of clothing – it commemorated the end of an eight-month...

The Gophers kicked off their fall camp by hosting media day in the Twin Cities. Head coach P.J. Fleck and several players took questions and previewed the upcoming season. Minnesota will begin the 2019 campaign on Aug. 29 against South Dakota State at TCF Bank Stadium. For a full set of...

With camp practices quickly approaching, the Gophers football season is right around the corner. It’s almost time to see several intriguing position groups and players on the field. There are several interesting storylines to watch, including how incoming freshmen acclimate to the next level...

P.J. Fleck is on a Mission to Create "Firsts" at the University of Minnesota When the Gophers walked off the field on Nov. 3, 2018, it felt like the sky was falling. On a day in which Minnesota’s defense allowed 646 total yards and five explosive plays, many thought the program was still miles...

After seeing growth from young players last season, the Gophers have an opportunity to continue building upon a promising 2018 campaign. In future seasons, Minnesota will start to reap the benefits associated with immediately thrusting underclassmen into key roles. The preliminary returns will...

Minnesota wide receiver Tyler Johnson was faced with a difficult decision this offseason. Following a productive 2018 campaign, Johnson became one of the nation's top young wide receivers. In January, he was generating NFL interest and had the chance to be selected early in April's draft...