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It’s all well and good watching the NFL, but it’s important to remember that some of the biggest players all started in college football. So now with that back in full swing, we’ve seen ups and downs, shock upsets and startling results and we’re not even that far into the season. It’s always fun to […] READ MORE
After Tuesday’s Men’s Basketball season opener, GopherHole’s Nadine Babu and Jared Hines sat down and chatted hoops, Fleck’s extension and the upcoming game vs. Penn State. Listen here: https://www.skornorth.com/skor-north-gophers-shows/2019/11/p-j-pitino-and-penn-state-oh-my/ Follow Nadine on Twitter @NadineBabu Follow Jared on Twitter @Jared_Hines27 Go Gophers! READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When Minnesota and Penn State take the field for Saturday’s undefeated showdown, the atmosphere will be electric. Everyone in college football will have their eyes glued to this game. It’s something that hasn’t happened very often in the history of Minnesota’s football program. The No. 13 Gophers and No. 5 Nittany […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Each week, the Gophers continue to show they can beat teams in a variety of different ways. When opponents stack the box and send pressure, the offense counters with quick run-pass option (RPO) or play-action passes. After getting beat through the air, teams often need to play more coverage or deploy […] READ MORE
Penn State…come on down! The Gophers avoided the infamous “trap game” narrative and took care of business on Oct. 26 with a 52-10 win over Maryland. The Gophers played an almost perfect first half, making few mistakes en route to a 28-3 halftime lead. The win–along with a Nittany Lions win over Michigan State–sets up […] READ MORE
The Gophers football season has already supplied many highlights, garnered national attention and put the Big Ten and country on notice that P.J. Fleck’s third year magic is in full effect. The spotlight and attention may be amped up to unmatched territory if ESPN’s popular College Game Day program chooses Minnesota as its destination on […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) (Article Photo Courtesy of GopherSports) Through seven games, the Minnesota football program continues to break records and post impressive metrics. After a 42-7 win over Rutgers, the Gophers improved to 7-0 for the first time since 1960. Dating back to last year, Minnesota’s nine-game winning streak is the program’s longest since […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When the Gophers’ rushing attack is clicking, everything changes. Minnesota can control the time of possession, pick up first downs and create favorable perimeter matchups for its wide receivers. Dating back to his days at Western Michigan, P.J. Fleck and his offensive staff have always valued time of possession. The Gophers […] READ MORE
6-0. For the first time in 16 years, the Gophers have won the first six games of the season with a 34-7 win over Nebraska. Dating back to last year, the Gophers have now won eight straight games, the longest streak since 1948-1949. In victory No. 6, the Gophers used the running game once again, […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (DanielHouseNFL) Photo credit: Nikki Moore Photography Even in the heart of intense conference competition, college football has the power to bring fans together. When Minnesota and Nebraska meet at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday night, fans will be hosting their own “trophy game.” The “$5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy” originated in […] READ MORE