The Gophers suffered their third successive defeat with a close-run 17-10 loss at the hands of bitter rivals, the Iowa Hawkeyes. Minnesota had numerous opportunities to get a foothold in the contest; they wasted a host of red zone trips and were eventually made to pay by a clinical Hawkeyes offense. The defeat for the […] READ MORE
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Gophers Game Preview: Jug on the Line in Ann Arbor
Minnesota (4-4 overall, 1-4 B1G) at No. 24 Michigan (6-2 overall, 3-2 B1G) When: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. CT – Ann Arbor, Mich. Stadium: Michigan Stadium (109,901) TV/Radio: FOX, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Jim Harbaugh (3rd season) Spread: Michigan -15½ , o/u: 41 INSIDE THE GAME Wolverines at a Glance Minnesota and Michigan will battle for […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: B1G Play Resumes with Michigan State
Michigan State (4-2-0 overall, 0-0-0 B1G) vs. No. 5 Minnesota (5-3-0 overall, 1-1-0 B1G) Date: Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 Location: 3M Arena at Mariucci | 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: Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 Location: […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gopher Commit Alex Reigelsperger on Fleck, Twin Cities, Juicy Lucy Burger and More
Alex Reigelsperger, a 6-3, 250-pound four-star defensive end from Dayton (OH) Wayne, recently announced that he was committing to Minnesota. Reigelsperger, who previously decommitted from Kentucky is considered the Gophers’ highest rated recruit. Gopher Hole caught up with Reigelsperger to learn the latest on his recruitment and senior season. Gopher Hole: When did you first […] READ MORE
GopherHole Giving Away an Amazing Char-Griller AKORN JR Kamado grill!!
The Jr. Akorn Kamado Kooker Charcoal grill features dual dampers, heat gauge, and triple wall steel with insulation to deliver a superior grilling experience. As part of our annual donation drive, we are excited to give away one amazing Char-Griller AKORN JR Kamado grill! All donors who donate at least $100 will be entered to […] READ MORE
Struggling offense proves costly in Gophers’ 17-10 loss at Iowa
An anemic offensive performance put a damper on a solid defensive effort by the Gophers in Iowa City. Quarterback Demry Croft completed just 9 of his 29 passes as Minnesota dropped their eighth straight road game against Iowa, 17-10. Defense settles down after quick score The Hawkeyes quickly went in the direction of a Gophers […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Host Clarkson in Top-10 Matchup
No. 9 Clarkson (4-1-1 overall, 0-0-0 ECAC) vs. No. 7 Minnesota (3-3-0 overall, 1-1-0 B1G) Date: Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. CT TV: FOX Sports North PLUS Stream: BTN2Go | FOX Sports GO Radio: 1130 KTLK AM | 103.5 FM Date: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 Location: […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Gophers Travel To Iowa City To Bring Back Floyd
Minnesota (4-3 overall, 1-3 B1G) at Iowa (4-3 overall, 1-3 B1G) When: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. CT – Iowa City, Iowa Stadium: Kinnick Stadium (70,585) TV/Radio: FS1, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Kirk Ferentz (19th season) Spread: Iowa -7, o/u: 42½ INSIDE THE GAME Hawkeyes at a Glance The battle for Floyd has been pretty one sided, […] READ MORE
Rodney Smith and Kobe McCrary propel the Gophers past Illinois
When running backs Kobe McCrary and Rodney Smith share the backfield, a dominant rushing performance usually follows. For the second time this season, Smith and McCrary each rushed for more than 100 yards in a game. Despite a Minnesota offense that struggled throughout the day, a 75-yard touchdown drive, featuring 12 straight rushing plays, lifted the […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Ground Game Carries Gophers to First B1G Win
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