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The Gophers received a commitment from Annandale, Minn. offensive tackle Logan Purcell. He chose Minnesota over an offer from South Dakota. The 6-foot-7, 245-pound tackle is a 2021 recruit that offensive line coach Brian Callahan will develop. Purcell has a basketball background and also played defensive end for Annandale. Those athletic traits and footwork can […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House Photo: University of Minnesota The Gophers have officially hired Cincinnati assistant coach Chad Wilt. He will replace defensive line coach Jim Panagos, who was hired by Rutgers last month. Pete Thamel reported Wednesday night that Minnesota was nearing a deal with Wilt. The school confirmed the hire Thursday afternoon. Wilt served as Cincinnati’s […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House Photo: Ben Blair Minnesota safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has declared for the 2020 NFL Draft, according to a statement on his Instagram account. Winfield will forgo his final two seasons of eligibility and begin preparing for the pre-draft process. He led the Gophers with 88 tackles and seven interceptions in 2019. […] READ MORE
Are you crazy about college football? Does real life have a nasty habit of getting in the way of you keeping up to date with all the scores, games, stats, punditry and all the other things you love? Well, you’re not alone. Many college football fans find that their lives, jobs, and responsibilities conspire to […] READ MORE
TAMPA, Fla.–After an opening drive interception by Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan, you can just imagine what was being uttered across homes throughout the Land of 10,000 Lakes. “Here we go again” “Typical Minnesota sports” “What else is on?” Instead, Morgan silenced all the haters, forgot about his opening series and helped lead the Gophers to […] READ MORE
When the Gophers play with tempo and create high-energy plays on defense, the entire game changes. Minnesota trailed by six points in the first half, but created defensive deflections to get in a rhythm. Guard Gabe Kalscheur had 23 points, including five three-pointers. Big-man Daniel Oturu was even more dominant in the post. Oturu scored […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When the Gophers (10-2) square off against Auburn (9-3) in the Outback Bowl, they will face another new challenge. This time, Minnesota must prepare for an SEC roster filled with NFL-caliber talent. Auburn’s defense features one of the top front-seven units in the country. Coordinator Kevin Steele has done an excellent job […] READ MORE
Wyatt Schroeder, a 6-foot-6, 220-pound senior tight end from St. Francis (MN) High, is ranked as one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2020. He committed to Minnesota this summer as a preferred walk-on after having previously committing to South Dakota State. Wyatt Schroeder is a versatile athlete who also plays […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Photo: Ben Blair and Ohio State Football Gophers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has been named All-America First Team by the FWAA. Winfield led Minnesota with 83 tackles and seven interceptions in 2019. The Gophers’ defensive back also earned First Team All-American honors from the AFCA, Associated Press, The Sporting News, […] READ MORE
The Gophers have received a commitment from Connecticut defensive end Jah Joyner. He was committed to Boston College, but flipped to Minnesota. He also held offers from Arizona State, Indiana, Georgia Tech, Nebraska and others. Joyner, the top player in Connecticut, signed his National Letter of Intent Wednesday morning to make it official. The Gophers […] READ MORE