Golden Nuggets: Gophers Gear Up for Big Recruiting Weekend

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Minnesota Gopher fans had been long pointing to this upcoming weekend as one of the most important contests in recent memory. The football team faces the Associated Press’ #15 team Michigan for the Little Brown Jug at TCF Stadium at 6 o’clock on Halloween night.   Gopher fans were hoping that they would have plenty […] READ MORE


Saturday Night Lights: Gophers Look to Retain Jug For Kill

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Following Wednesday morning’s announcement that beloved head coach Jerry Kill would retire immediately due to health reasons, it seemed surreal to think the Gophers still had a game to play on Saturday. The upcoming game against No. 15 Michigan was set to be a difficult matchup, even more so now without the team’s devoted leader […] READ MORE


Michigan Seeks To Capture Jug From Emotionally-Inspired Gophers

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It will be an emotionally charged game on Saturday night for the Gophers. A damp, dreary day in the Dinkytown area commenced Wednesday with the startling news that Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill was retiring immediately. In an impromptu early morning presser, Kill listed his deteriorating health condition as his primary reason for leaving the […] READ MORE


Gophers Head Coach Jerry Kill Retires, Cites Health

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Gopher fans awoke to shocking news on Wednesday as head coach Jerry Kill retired immediately due to health reasons. He finishes his Minnesota career with a 29-29 record, but also as one of the most beloved coaches in program history and will be remembered as a man who led the Gophers with passion and integrity. […] READ MORE


Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Look for First Win Against Northeastern

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Northeastern (1-2-0) vs. No. 19 Minnesota (0-3-0) Location: Mariucci Arena Puck Drop: Friday – 7:05 p.m. CT, Saturday – 8:05 p.m. CT TV: Friday – FOX Sports North Plus, Saturday – FOX Sports North Stream: BTN2Go, FOX Sports Go Radio: 1500 ESPN, Gopher Radio Network  INSIDE THE MATCHUP The Gopher and Huskies have met 14 […] READ MORE


Q&A: Tyler Johnson on Committing to the U: “I just feel like it is a dream come true”

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Johnson led the Polars past Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Tuesday and he finished with a very impressive six TDs, including three rushing and three passing. Tyler Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 179-pound rising senior from Minneapolis (MN) North who is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes, recently committed to Minnesota over offers from Iowa, Wisconsin and others, as well […] READ MORE


Gophers Have No Answers For Nebraska Offense, Fall 48-25

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Things started well for Minnesota as the Gophers scored on their opening drive against Nebraska. Not much went right after that as the Huskers offense dominated Minnesota en route to a 48-25 victory. Defensive Struggles Minnesota’s vaunted defense looked human on Saturday – allowing 464 yards to the Nebraska offense. “Today we just didn’t make […] READ MORE


Nebraska to Continue Controversial Saga in Minneapolis

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The finger pointing is already beginning in Lincoln, a mere 6 games into the Mike Riley era. A gut-wrenching Hail-Mary to BYU. A heart-breaking overtime loss at the hands of Miami. A last-minute pass to Illinois. A game-winning field goal to Wisconsin in the final seconds. The 2015 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team is handing out […] READ MORE


Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Must Maintain Momentum Against Nebraska

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Nebraska (2-4 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) at Minnesota (4-2 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (52,525) TV/Radio: ESPN2, KFAN 100.3 Series: Minnesota leads the series 31-22-2 Last Meeting: November 22, 2014; Minnesota won 28-24 in Lincoln, Neb. Coach: Mike Riley (1st season, 2-4) National Championships: […] READ MORE