Q&A: Justin Gaard Talks Upcoming Season, KFAN’s Gopher Coverage & More

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Gaard and his KFAN colleagues enter the third year as the Gophers flagship radio home. Heading into the 2011 football season, the Gophers welcomed a new coaching staff, philosophy and style of play. They also welcomed a new flagship home of Gopher football on the radio, with the surprise move from WCCO AM to KFAN […] READ MORE



Five Things You Need to Know: Gophers Host UNLV

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The Gophers got a thrilling 3 OT victory! 1. Home at last! The Gophers begin the 2013 college football season at the magnificent TCF?Bank Stadium for the first time in the stadium’s five-year history. The Gophers last played a home opener in 2008, when they beat now coach Jerry Kill and Northern Illinois 31-27 (game […] READ MORE




Gophers Jon Christenson Says His Mom Cried When He Was Awarded a Scholarship

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Center Jon Christenson has gone from preferred walk-on to scholarship athlete. Jon Christenson, a 6-foot-4, 306-pound center from Minnetonka (Minn.) High, has gone from being a preferred walk-on to a starting scholarship offensive lineman at Minnesota.   Gopher Hole caught up with Christenson after practice to learn more about the upcoming season, becoming a scholarship […] READ MORE





Ohio Athlete Marcus Whitefield Talks Recruiting and Relationship with Gophers Coach Zebrowski

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Marcus Whitfield, a 6-1, 180-pound cornerback/wide receiver from Massillon (OH) High. Marcus Whitfield, a 6-1, 180-pound cornerback/wide receiver from Massillon (OH) High has received interest from the Gophers and a visit from Coach Zebrowski. Gopher Hole recently caught up Whitfield to learn the latest on his recruitment.   Gopher Hole: What camps did you get […] READ MORE