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By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL A new defensive system, depth concerns, and inexperience leave a few question marks on defense as the 2017 season approaches. The Gophers’ defensive line faces depth concerns on the edge after Hendrick Ekpe graduated and Gaelin Elmore transferred. The team didn’t necessarily lose production, but will need to compensate for lost snaps. This […] READ MORE
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL Injuries, offseason surgeries, and transfers had the Gophers’ coaching staff in a tricky position during spring ball. 7-on-7 was the new craze as head coach P.J. Fleck and his staff improvised to accommodate the loss of three offensive linemen. The Gophers consistently practiced with four offensive linemen, drastically limiting the […] READ MORE
Josh Aune, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound defensive back/linebacker from St. Paul (MN) Highland Park, committed to Minnesota Friday. Aune helped lead the Scots to a 6-4 record this past season, losing to Fridley 49-40 in the second round of the Class 4, Section 4 playoffs. Aune received his first BCS scholarship offer from Minnesota […] READ MORE
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL As head coach P.J. Fleck said during his signing day press conference, when people think of Minnesota, tight ends and burly offensive lineman come to mind. After injuries struck the position, the Gophers didn’t receive the accustomed level of production at tight end last year. In 2016, Brandon Lingen […] READ MORE
The Gophers football season is still about 85 days away, but the University of Minnesota announced single game ticket sales and pick-your-pack packages details. As the U noted in their official story, the Gophers will play seven home games during the 2017 season, which include five Big Ten home games against Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan State, […] READ MORE
Heading into the 2017 season, when Gopher football fans think of the wide receiver position, the first two words that pop into their minds are potential and inexperience. The Gophers have 17 wide receivers on their roster, but only four of them notched a reception last year. The Gophers top four returning receivers combined to catch […] READ MORE
Malcolm Robinson, a 6-foot-2, 275-pound defensive tackle from Massillon (OH) Washington, signed with Minnesota in February. He chose Minnesota over offers from Purdue, Virginia, Boston College and many others. Robinson helped lead the Tigers to an 8-3 record this past season, losing to Dublin Scioto 31-21 in the first round of the Division II playoffs. […] READ MORE
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have built their offense around one of the top rushing duos in college football. A two-headed attack featuring Rodney Smith and Shannon Brooks provides the Gophers with a huge threat in Kirk Ciarrocca’s offense. Despite limited passing success over the last few seasons, the Gophers have continued to run the ball effectively. Smith […] READ MORE
Brevyn Spann-Ford, a 6-foot-7, 235-pound junior wide receiver from St. Cloud (MN) Tech, is one of the top multi-sport athletes in the Class of 2018. Spann-Ford helped lead the Tigers to a 9-1 record last season, losing to St. Michael Albertville 31-7 in the second round of the playoffs. He caught a team-high 62 […] READ MORE
The most anticipated battle on the Gopher football team will be for the starting quarterback job. With redshirt sophomore Demry Croft and fifth-year senior Conor Rhoda in a competition for the starting duties, the Gophers will have a new sheriff in charge this fall. With offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca’s offense being installed, it’s the perfect time […] READ MORE