After many people had given up on the 2018 Gophers, P.J. Fleck and Co. showed the haters why so many people still have faith in this squad. Coming off an embarrassing 55-31 loss to Illinois, Minnesota fired Defensive Coordinator Robb Smith and hired Joe Rossi as interim coordinator. In his first game calling plays, the […] READ MORE
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Notebook: Explosive plays continue to haunt Gophers’ defense in high-scoring loss
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
By the Numbers: Gophers allow multiple big plays on defense in 55-31 loss to Illinois
Embarrassing. After a week of preparation and knowing that their team needed this road win for a better chance at being bowl eligible, Coach P.J. Fleck and his Gophers disappointed in a 55-31 loss to the Fighting Illini. Minnesota allowed three plays of over 70-yards in the loss and over 400 rushing yards to Illinois […] READ MORE
Three takeaways from the Gophers 109-53 exhibition win over University of Minnesota-Duluth
While it was just an exhibition game for the Gophers tonight vs. The University of Minnesota-Duluth, it was great to see college basketball back at Williams Arena again. Minnesota played great en route to a 109-53 win with many positives to pick out for Coach Pitino and his team. With so many injuries last season […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers come back to Minnesota and take care of business in 38-31 win over Indiana
After last week’s loss to Nebraska, Minnesota was in desperate need of a victory in order to show fans that there is still hope in the 2018 season. With starting quarterback Zack Annexstad out, Tanner Morgan took the lead and played well in a rainy night at TCF Bank Stadium, throwing for over 300 yards. […] READ MORE
Presser Points: Fixing the defense, Annexstad’s availability uncertain
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
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
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
By the Numbers: Gophers have strong three quarters, ultimately fall 30-14 to No. 3 Ohio State
If you believe there is any such thing as a moral victory, the Gophers defined it in the team’s 30-14 loss to No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday afternoon. A team most predicted to lose by 30 or more points, Minnesota came out and showed that when firing on all cylinders, they can compete with […] READ MORE
STORY: Gophers win 7-4 in Motzko’s first home game as head coach
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