Jan. 19, 2021: Former Harvard defensive tackle Chris Smith announced Wednesday, that he will be transferring to the University of Minnesota. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The Gophers continue to build their 2022 roster from the transfer portal. After adding six transfers last season, Fleck and co. have already brought in seven players this season […] READ MORE
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Eden Prairie Two-Sport Athlete Chiddi Obiazor Talks Recruitment
Chiddi Obiazor, a 6-foot-6 junior forward from Eden Prairie (MN) High is one of the top two-sport athletes in Minnesota. Obiazor has scored in double figures in all 12 games this season and is averaging 20.7 points per game as the Eagles are off to an 7-5 start. He has scored 20 or more […] READ MORE
Michigan OL transfer Chuck Filiaga commits to Minnesota
Jan. 13, 2021: It was announced Wednesday, Jan. 12, that veteran Michigan offensive lineman Chuck Filiaga would be transferring to the University of Minnesota. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter P.J. Fleck and the Gophers continue to be busy in the transfer portal this offseason. Michigan offensive lineman Chuck Filiaga is already Minnesota’s sixth addition from the portal. Filiaga, […] READ MORE
Clemson DT transfer Darnell Jefferies commits to Minnesota
Jan. 10, 2021: In back-to-back seasons, the Gophers have added a Clemson DT from the transfer portal, this time it is Darnell Jefferies who will be coming to Dinkytown. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The Gophers continue to add from the transfer portal. Former Clemson defensive tackle Darnell Jefferies is the latest to join the Maroon […] READ MORE
Notre Dame OL Quinn Carroll comes home and commits to Gophers
Jan. 5, 2021: The Gophers’ busy Tuesday in the transfer portal was highlighted by Edina, Minn. native and former Notre Dame OL Quinn Carroll opting to return home, committing to Minnesota. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Recruiting news often seems to come in bunches, and Tuesday was no different. Hours after landing a commitment from […] READ MORE
Minnesota adds Vanderbilt DL Lorenza Surgers from the transfer portal
Jan. 5, 2021: Vanderbilt transfer defensive lineman Lorenza Surgers committed to the University of Minnesota, Tuesday, becoming the third player to join the Gophers from the transfer portal this offseason. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The transfer portal never sleeps! 6-foot-5, 265 pounds defensive lineman Lorenza Surgers is the latest player to join the Maroon & Gold. After […] READ MORE
Western Kentucky transfer CB Beanie Bishop commits to Gophers
Dec. 23, 2021: The Gophers have opened the transfer portal period on fire, adding Western Kentucky CB Beanie Bishop to a position group that was a major question mark heading into the offseason. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Cornerback was clearly a position group that the Gophers wanted to improve this offseason. After adding Abilene […] READ MORE
Recap of P.J. Fleck’s GLC luncheon on National Signing Day
Spencer Alvarez – very very large human being. He got hurt his junior year. He is going to be a tight end, possibly grow into OT. His parents love wine, which we have in common! He’s a legacy player. Maverick Baranowski – He was committed the Air Force with that name. We found a way […] READ MORE
National Signing Day: Gophers’ 2022 class recap
Dec. 15, 2021: The majority of Minnesota’s 2022 recruiting class put pen to paper today on National Signing Day, ranking as the 38 overall class in the country according to 247sports. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter During a time where the transfer portal is dominating any conversation about roster construction in college football, National Signing […] READ MORE
Kristen Hoskins Can’t Wait to Sign With Minnesota this week
Hoskins was one of ten finalists for the Minnesota Mr. Football award after catching 83 passes for 1,185 yards and 15 touchdowns in 11 games played. GopherHole caught up with Hoskins Saturday as he scored 18 points to lead Alexandria to a 68-39 win over Austin in basketball. GopherHole: You were one […] READ MORE