Pitino gets win No. 100 in 86-67 win over North Carolina A&T

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It wasn’t necessarily the prettiest game in a historic night at Williams Arena, but Minnesota secured win No. 10 of the season with an 86-67 win over North Carolina A&T. The win was Richard Pitino’s 100th win as Head Coach of the Golden Gophers in his sixth season in Dinkytown. VIDEO: Pitino reacts to picking […] READ MORE


2019 Gopher Football Recruiting Guide

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On Wednesday, the Gophers will be officially signing 23 players to the 2019 recruiting class. There are two spots open and those will likely be filled in the coming days. Pending additional moves, P.J. Fleck and his staff will add a second consecutive top-35 class to Minnesota, according to 24/7 Sports’ rankings. The entire cycle […] READ MORE




The wait is over: Gophers trounce Badgers, bring the Axe back to Dinkytown

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Camp Randall Stadium’s clock struck zero as college football’s oldest trophy rested on the goal post. The stage was set for a celebration 15 years in the making. “Row the Boat” chants filled the air in Camp Randall Stadium as head coach P.J. Fleck braced himself for a full cooler of water. An icy shower […] READ MORE


Gophers make a difference in the lives of Twin Cities families this Thanksgiving

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The Gophers hosted their annual “Row The Boat Turkey Drive” on Tuesday evening to benefit families in the local Twin Cities community. Players helped fund and organize the event along with Minnesota coaches and support staff. Families drove through a line near the Jackson County entrance of TCF Bank Stadium as players passed out hot […] READ MORE


By the Numbers: Gophers can’t get offense going in 24-14 loss to Wildcats

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On a cold, frigid day in Minneapolis, the Gophers couldn’t find a way to get its offense started in a 24-14 loss to Northwestern. Blake Cashman and Co. played well a majority of the game on defense but turnovers, dropped passes, and missed opportunities all haunted Minnesota in the loss. The Gophers travel to Madison […] READ MORE




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