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Ray Buford, a 6-foot-and a half inch and 189-pound corner back from Southfield (MI) High, committed to Minnesota in July. The Minnesota Golden Gophers finished 8-5 for the second straight season, despite a tough schedule. They finished 5-3 in conference play, one game better than in 2013. Part of the team’s improved record was due […] READ MORE

Charlie “Ace” Rogers, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound defensive back from Iowa Western (IA) CC, is expected to step in early for Minnesota with the graduation losses of defensive backs Cedric Thompson and Derrick Wells. Rogers helped lead Iowa Western to a #2 ranki The Minnesota Golden Gophers got an early jump on their 2015 recruiting class […] READ MORE

PWO commit, Noah Kuehn is an excellent student, who was one of the finalists for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. Noah Kuehn, a 6-foot-5, 305-pound senior offensive tackle from Eagan (MN) High, recently committed to Minnesota as a preferred walk-on. Kuehn helped lead the Wildcats to a 5-5 mark this past season, losing to […] READ MORE

Matthew Morse, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound senior from Apple Valley (MN) High, recently committed to Minnesota as a preferred walk-on. Matthew Morse, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound senior from Apple Valley (MN) High, recently committed to Minnesota as a preferred walk-on.   Gopher Hole caught up with Morse Wednesday evening to learn the latest on his decision.   […] READ MORE

Coughlin has narrowed his recruitment down to Minnesota, Oregon and Ohio State. Carter Coughlin, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound linebacker from Eden Prairie, is considered the top in-state product from the Class of 2016. Coughlin helped lead the number one ranked Eagles to a fourth straight state title this season.   Gopher Hole caught up with Coughlin […] READ MORE

Cashman is considering a preferred walk-on opportunity at Minnesota. Blake Cashman, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound senior athlete from Eden Prairie (MN) High, is one of the state’s top two-sports athletes. He helped lead the Eagles to their fourth straight state title in football and has the basketball team ranked fourth in the state this year.    […] READ MORE

Hunter Register became the latest Gopher football commit. Hunter Register, 6-foot-4, 195-pound wide receiver from Lafayette (LA) Comeaux, became the latest commitment for Minnesota when he announced his college choice Tuesday. Register is the only current wide receiver commit after Alonzo Brown re-opened his recruitment last month.   Gopher Hole caught up with Register Wednesday […] READ MORE

Trey Hansen said it is a dream come true to play for the Gophers. Trey Hansen, a 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior from Cedar Rapids (IA) High, will be a preferred walk-on as a long snapper next season at Minnesota and will make his official visit this weekend. Gopher Hole recently caught up with Hansen to learn […] READ MORE

Tyler Moore arrives on campus this week and is excited to get to work. Tyler Moore, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound center from Galena Park (TX) North Shore, committed to Minnesota in December and will enroll early in college this month.   Gopher Hole caught up with Moore to learn the latest on his decision and expectations […] READ MORE

Carter Coughlin, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound linebacker from Eden Prairie, is one of five in-state products from the Class of 2016 to have already received a scholarship from the home state school. Carter Coughlin, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound linebacker from Eden Prairie, is one of five in-state products from the Class of 2016 to have already received […] READ MORE