By the Numbers: Ground Game Carries Gophers to First B1G Win

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It certainly wasn’t the prettiest game, but the Gophers did what they had to do to pull out a 24-17 victory over Illinois on homecoming. “It wasn’t the best performance by both teams, I bet, but you had to find a way to win that football game, and we did,” said P.J. Fleck. By the […] READ MORE



Pride on Ice Preview: Border Rivalry Heads to Grand Forks

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No. 8 Minnesota (2-2-0 overall, 1-1-0 B1G) vs. No. 4 North Dakota (3-0-1 overall, 0-0-0 NCHC) Date: Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 Location: Ralph Engelstad Arena | Grand Forks, ND Puck Drop: 7:37 p.m. CT TV: Midco Sports Network (No Twin Cities Coverage) Stream: NCHC.tv (Subscription Required) Radio: 1130 KTLK-AM, 103.5 FM Date: Saturday, Oct. 21, […] READ MORE


Ohio DE Alex Reigelsperger commits to the Gophers

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Dayton, OH (Wayne) DE Alex Reigelsperger has committed to the Gophers over offers from Kentucky, Arizona, Iowa, Wisconsin, Purdue, and others. Reigelsperger is ranked as a four-star recruit by ESPN and sits at #149 on the ESPN 300 list. He was originally committed to Kentucky, but reopened his recruitment last week. The coveted defensive end visited […] READ MORE


Gophers change quarterbacks, suffer close loss to Michigan State

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Michigan State running back LJ Scott rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Spartans ran past the Gophers for a 30-27 win at TCF Bank Stadium. In a night that featured stagnant first half offense, Minnesota made a quarterback change. Sophomore Demry Croft took over for senior Conor Rhoda and led the Gophers […] READ MORE


By the Numbers: Fourth Quarter Rally Falls Short, Gophers Lose to MSU 30-27

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After struggling to get anything going offensively, the Gophers stormed back with 21 points in the fourth quarter before falling to Michigan State, 30-27. It was an impressive comeback considering the game could have easily gotten out of hand. “I’m not into just showing hope, but what I saw in the last 10 minutes was […] READ MORE


Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Still Seeking First B1G Victory Against No. 21 MSU

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No. 21 Michigan State (4-1 overall, 2-0 B1G) at Minnesota (3-2 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: BTN, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Mark Dantonio (11th) Spread: Michigan State -4, o/u: 40 INSIDE THE GAME Spartans at a Glance Michigan State last visited Minneapolis […] READ MORE


Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Host PSU for Conference and Home Opener

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No. 11 Penn State (1-1-0 overall, 0-0-0 B1G) vs. No. 7 Minnesota (1-1-0 overall, 0-0-0 B1G) Date: Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. CT TV: FOX Sports North Stream: BTN2Go, FOX Sports Go Radio: 1130 KTLK-AM, 103.5 FM Date: Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 Location: Mariucci Arena | […] READ MORE


Gophers squander four takeaways in 31-17 loss at Purdue

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In a game that featured a 90-minute rain delay, the Gophers were unable to take advantage of four defensive takeaways as they fell to Purdue, 31-17. A four-play, 56-yard drive, capped by a 12-yard Markell Jones rushing score led the Boilermakers past Minnesota. Offense uses the jet sweep The offense struggled throughout the game, but […] READ MORE


Gophers Look to Notch First Big Ten Win Saturday at Purdue

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P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Gophers look to rebound on Saturday vs Purdue, after suffering their first loss of the season last week against Maryland 31-24. The Gophers are 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the Big Ten, and an 0-2 start in conference play would be a big disappointment. The Gophers are rare underdogs against […] READ MORE