In the last season, Minnesota Golden Gophers finished 6-7. In the offense, quarterback Mitch Leidner played with a damaged left foot towards the end of the season. His accuracy was 51 percent when he was playing as a sophomore, he was however able to raise his accuracy to 59 percent. You can benefit from online college […] READ MORE
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By the Numbers: Gophers Grind Out 30-23 Season-Opening Win
Without any preseason contests, the Gophers took the field for the first time in real game action. Despite a myriad of miscues, injuries, and ejections, Minnesota battled to a 30-23 victory over the Oregon State Beavers. There’s plenty to improve upon, but an opening week win helps in a longer preparation for the Gophers’ next […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: U Football is Back and Under the Lights Against Oregon State
Oregon State (0-0 overall, 0-0 Pac-12) at Minnesota (0-0 overall, 0-0 B1G) When: Thursday, 8:00 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: BTN, KOOL 108 FM Coach: Gary Andersen (2nd season) Line: Minnesota -13, o/u: 55.5 INSIDE THE GAME We’re back, Gopher fans! The long wait from a December bowl victory […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gophers Commit Blaise Andries Talks Relationship with 2017 Recruiting Class, and Coach Miller
Blaise Andries, a 6-foot-6, 295-pound senior offensive tackle from Marshall (MN) High, committed to Minnesota in April. Andries helped lead the Tigers to a 9-2 mark as a junior, losing to Stewartville 35-7 in the first round of the Class AAAA state tournament. They finished 8-1 in 2014, being upset by Waseca in the […] READ MORE
Q&A: WR Javan Hawes Talks Gophers Offer, Relationship with Coach Brian Anderson and Upcoming Visit to U
Javan Hawes, a 6-foot, 182-pound wide receiver from Tyrone (GA) Sandy Creek, recently received his first Power 5 conference scholarship offer from Minnesota. Hawes was the co-wide receiver MVP at the adidas Challenge earlier this spring, held in Buford, Georgia. Hawes is expected to have a bigger role this upcoming season with the loss […] READ MORE
Q&A: Kicker Grant Ryerse on Committing to Gophers: Entire Program is a Great Fit for Me
Grant Ryerse, 6-foot-3, 220-pound junior kicker from East Ridge, committed to Minnesota last Wednesday. He became the fourth verbal for the Gophers in the Class of 2017 and the third in-state commitment. Ryerse, who landed a scholarship offer from Minnesota as a sophomore, helped lead the Raptors to the Class 6A Prep Bowl title game. […] READ MORE
Q&A: Eric Amoako Talks About How Gophers Recruitment Began on Twitter and Excitement to Play for Coach Sawvel
Eric Amoako, a 5-foot-11, 195 defensive back recently announced he was going to transfer to Minnesota as a graduate transfer meaning that he will be eligible to play the 2016 season. Out of high school, Amoako signed with Oregon with twin brother, Stephen, after attending Arlington (TX) Martin. Amoako redshirted as a freshman and […] READ MORE
The Battle for the Bell Continues
Matchup History As you well know, the winner of this matchup will be awarded the Governor’s Victory Bell. The Tradition has been in place since 1993. The two have met 13 times since then with Penn State currently leading the rivalry 8-5. However, this time around the Gophers are off to red hot a […] READ MORE
Q&A: Eric Abojei Talks Excitement About Commitment to Home Town Gophers
Eric Abojei, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound junior offensive lineman from Robbinsdale (MN) Cooper, committed to Minnesota Sunday. Abojei is the second commitment to Tracy Clayes’ Class of 2017 recruiting class. Gopher Hole caught up with Abojei Sunday evening to learn more on his commitment. Gopher Hole: You committed to Minnesota today. What made you […] READ MORE
Q&A: WR Tyler Johnson Says He’s Working Hard in Weight Room, Film Room As He Prepares for U
Tyler Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 179-pound senior from Minneapolis (MN) North, signed with Minnesota in February. Johnson, who is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes, was one of ten finalists for the Mr. Football Award and played in the recent Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star series. Johnson helped lead Minneapolis North to a 12-1 […] READ MORE