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Bryce Benhart, a 6-foot-9. 295-pound junior offensive tackle from Lakeville (MN) North, is considered the top line prospect in the state in the Class of 2019. Gopher Hole recently caught up with Benhart after the Panthers’ 42-14 first round playoff win over Buffalo to learn the latest on his junior season and recruitment. […] READ MORE
Minnesota used 514 total yards to run past the Nebraska Cornhuskers for a 54-21 win. The Gophers took advantage of a Nebraska defense, which has allowed 265 rushing yards per game over the past four weeks. Saturday was the first time since 1945 that Minnesota scored at least 40 points against Nebraska. Quarterback Demry Croft […] READ MORE
On Saturday, Rodney Smith took the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and the Gophers never looked back. Minnesota racked up 409 rushing yards en route to a dominating 54-21 victory over Nebraska. “For them to come out and play like they did today, that shows their courage, their strength, the process the culture […] READ MORE
Sometimes non-conference games cause teams to learn more about themselves. This was the case as USC Upstate shot nearly 50 percent from the three-point line for most of the first half. Not only did the Gophers struggle to defend the arc, but they didn’t shoot the ball well, especially when the Spartans were in a […] READ MORE
Nebraska (4-5 overall, 3-3 B1G) at Minnesota (4-5 overall, 1-5 B1G) When: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: FS1, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Mike Riley (3rd) Spread: Minnesota -2½ , o/u: 47½ INSIDE THE GAME Cornhuskers at a Glance Nebraska has only lost to the Gophers twice in […] READ MORE
Nathan Boe, a 6-foot-5, 265-pound center from Lakeville (MN) North, committed to Minnesota in June. Boe has helped lead the Panthers to a 7-3 record this past season, beating Buffalo 42-14 and Totino-Grace 42-7 in the first two rounds of the Class AAAAAA playoffs. GopherHole recently caught up with Boe. Gopher Hole: […] READ MORE
No. 4/2 Minnesota (7-3-0 overall, 3-1-0 Big Ten) vs Michigan (5-3-0 overall, 1-1-0 Big Ten) Date: Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 Location: Yost Ice Arena | Ann Arbor, Mich. Puck Drop: 6:30 p.m. CT Stream: MGoBlue.com Radio: 1130 KTLK AM | 103.5 FM | Listen Online Date: Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 Location: Yost Ice Arena | […] READ MORE
MICHIGAN STATE B1G Projection: 1st Preseason KenPom Rank: #10 NCAA Tournament Note: 20 consecutive appearances Key Returnees: 6-7 So. G/F Miles Bridges (16.9 ppg, 8.3 rpg), 6-8 So. F Nick Ward (13.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg), 6-5 So. G Joshua Langford (6.9 ppg, 41.6 3FG%) Key Newcomers: 6-11 Fr. F Jaren Jackson Jr., 6-8 Fr. F Xavier Tillman Season Opener: Nov. 10 (#295 […] READ MORE
The Michigan Wolverines used explosive scoring plays of 77, 60 and 67 yards to run past the Gophers for a 33-10 win. Minnesota gave up 371 rushing yards and had no answer for running backs Karan Higdon and Chris Evans. Each tailback rushed for a pair of touchdowns and the Gophers’ offense tallied only 164 […] READ MORE
Big plays and a stifling run defense set the tone for Michigan on Saturday as the Gophers fell in the battle for the Little Brown Jug, 33-10. “We are where we are, and I’ve been through this before,” said P.J. Fleck. “We are exactly where we’re supposed to be, no matter anybody’s opinions or judgements…we […] READ MORE