Notebook: Explosive plays continue to haunt Gophers’ defense in high-scoring loss

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Just when you thought it couldn’t get much worse, it did. The Fighting Illini football roster features just eight seniors and 24 upperclassmen — both numbers are the fewest in the nation. Illinois still managed to pummel the Gophers with explosive plays during a 55-31 win. Until Saturday, the only wins Illinois posted were against […] READ MORE





Presser Points: Fixing the defense, Annexstad’s availability uncertain

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Preparations are underway as the Gophers play a rare Friday night game against Indiana at TCF Bank Stadium. There won’t be much time for the Gophers to process a 53-28 thrashing at the hands of Nebraska. The Minnesota defense surrendered 659 yards and ten explosive plays as the Huskers moved the ball at will.  Part […] READ MORE


Notebook: Gophers’ defense thrashed for 659 yards in a 53-28 loss

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It’s one thing to get beat defensively, it’s another to get thrashed. Nebraska entered Saturday’s game with an 0-6 record for the first time in program history. They ranked 109th nationally in scoring offense, averaging just 23.3 points per game. Despite struggling in past weeks, Minnesota’s defense made the Huskers’ offense look potent in Saturday’s […] READ MORE


Four takeaways: Gophers put together good run but it isn’t enough to beat Buckeyes

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P.J. Fleck called it “championship week” as his Gophers prepared to face third-ranked Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus. The Gophers were 29.5-point underdogs and throughout the week, coaches showed videos of famous upsets during meetings, including the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” game. “They have to see those things,” Fleck said. “If that person can […] READ MORE



STORY: Gophers win 7-4 in Motzko’s first home game as head coach

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Two hours before the Minnesota Golden Gophers home opener vs. No. 1 Minnesota Duluth, a Gophers fan named Tyler was waiting with a friend in line for mini donuts and a soda. As Tyler went to grab his change and his donuts, he looked over to his friend and said, “I am so happy Gopher […] READ MORE