Drew Hmielewski, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound wide receiver from Marshall (MN) High, signed with Minnesota Wednesday. Hmielewski committed to the Gophers over South Dakota, South Dakota State and North Dakota State last August. Hmielewski helped lead the Tigers to a 9-2 mark this past season, losing to Stewartville 35-7 in the first round of the […] READ MORE
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National Signing Day: Gophers Class of 2016 Already Off to Good Start With Early Enrollees
The football signing period starts Wednesday and Minnesota has already gotten off to a strong start. New Minnesota head football coach Tracy Claeys landed a six-man class that enrolled in January and will be able to participate in spring practice. The Gophers landed three junior college transfers who will have two years of eligibility at […] READ MORE
North Star College Cup: Gophers Open Tourney With Bemidji State
Third Annual North Star College Cup Xcel Energy Center | St. Paul, Minn. No. 20 Minnesota (13-10-0 overall, 8-2-0-0 Big Ten) vs Bemidji State (10-10-5 overall, 7-9-4 WCHA) No. 3 St. Cloud State (20-5-1 overall, 12-3-1-1 NCHC) vs. No. 19 Minnesota State (13-8-5 overall, 12-3-5 WCHA) Game One: Minnesota State (Visitor) vs. St. Cloud […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gopher-Badger Rivalry Still Fierce Despite Records
Minnesota (11-10-0 overall, 6-2-0-0 Big Ten) at Wisconsin (4-10-6 overall, 1-5-2-1 Big Ten) Game 22: Gophers at Wisconsin Location: Kohl Center | Madison, Wis. Date: Friday, Jan. 22 Puck Drop: 8:03 p.m. CT TV: BTN (Dan Kelly, Fred Pletsch, Ben Clymer) Stream: BTN2Go Radio: 1500 ESPN, Gopher Radio Network Game 23: Gophers at Wisconsin […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Back Home Against Michigan State
Michigan State (5-15-2 overall, 1-5-0-0 Big Ten) at Minnesota (9-10-0 overall, 4-2-0-0 Big Ten) Game 20: Gophers vs. Michigan State Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. Date: Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 Puck Drop: 8:05 p.m. CT TV: FOX Sports North PLUS, FOX Sports Detroit Stream: BTN2Go, FOX Sports Go Radio: 1500 ESPN, Gopher Radio Network […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Resume Big Ten Play Against Penn State
Minnesota (8-9-0 overall, 3-1-0-0 Big Ten) at No. 14/15 Penn State (12-3-3 overall, 2-0-0-0 Big Ten) Game 18: Gophers at Penn State Location: Pegula Ice Arena | State College, Pa. Date: Friday, Jan. 8 Puck Drop: 5:33 p.m. CT TV: BTN Stream: BTN2Go Radio: 1500 ESPN, Gopher Radio Network Game 19: Gophers at Penn […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: U Looking to End Bowl-Victory Drought Against CMU
Central Michigan (7-5 overall, 6-2 MAC) vs. Minnesota (5-7 overall, 2-6 Big Ten) When: Monday, 4:00 p.m. CT – Detroit, Michigan Stadium: Ford Field (65,000) TV/Radio: ESPN2, KFAN 100.3 Series: Minnesota leads the series 1-0-0 Last Meeting: September 26, 1987; Minnesota won 30-10 at the Metrodome. Coach: John Bonamego (1st season, 7-5) National Championships: Central […] READ MORE
Gophers Football: Central Michigan & Quick Lane Bowl Primer
Some Minnesota Gopher fans think their favorite football team rightfully deserved their bowl game bid despite their losing record. Other Minnesota fans believe their team would have been better off just staying home. Regardless of where your opinions lie within the bowl game spectrum, one thing is certain: The Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-7) will end […] READ MORE
Q&A: Thomas Barber on Tracy Claeys Being Named Head Coach: “We were really ecstatic, especially the defensive guys.”
Thomas Barber has already signed with the Gophers and will enroll early at the U. Thomas Barber, a 6-foot-1, 235-pound linebacker from Robbinsdale (MN) Armstrong, committed to Minnesota in the spring, following in the footsteps of his football family. Barber is the son of former Gopher standout Marion Barber and the younger brother of ex-Minnesota […] READ MORE
Gophers Fans: Tips, Activities and More for Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit
Gophers fans will ascend on Detroit in a week for the Quick Lane Bowl. The Gophers are just a week away from playing Central Michigan in the Quick Lane Bowl. Quick Lane is supporting Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in building awareness and raising funds through the Quick Lane Bowl festivities. The Ford Motor Company Fund […] READ MORE