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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
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
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
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
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
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
Blaise Andries, a 6-foot-6, 295-pound junior offensive tackle from Marshall (MN) High and arguably the state’s top player in the 2017 class, committed to Minnesota Saturday. Andries helped lead the Tigers to a 9-2 mark this past season, losing to Stewartville 35-7 in the first round of the Class AAAA state tournament. They finished […] READ MORE
Game 36: Minnesota vs. OSU/MSU (Semifinal) Location: Xcel Energy Center | St. Paul, Minn. Date: Friday, March 18 Puck Drop: 7:30 p.m. CT TV: Big Ten Network Stream: BTN2Go Radio: 1500 ESPN, Gopher Radio Network Inside the Matchup This year’s Big Ten Tournament could look similar to last season for the Gophers. En route to […] READ MORE
Over the years, the Minnesota Gophers have enjoyed plenty of success in the college football world. While they have never won a major championship, they’ve certainly prepared a number of top stars for the National Football League. With the 2016 NFL Draft fast approaching, we take a look at some of the more recent ex-Gophers to […] READ MORE
Game 34: Minnesota vs. Wisconsin Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. Date: Friday, March 11 Puck Drop: 7:03 p.m. CT TV: ESPNews Stream: Watch ESPN Radio: 1500 ESPN, Gopher Radio Network Game 35: Minnesota vs. Wisconsin Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. Date: Saturday, March 12 Puck Drop: 7:03 p.m. CT TV: Big Ten […] READ MORE