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At the beginning of the season, most people would not have guessed that a game in January between Minnesota and Wisconsin would feature the two last place teams in the Big Ten. As both teams are struggling to turn things around, a two-game stretch at Mariucci has the potential to change a season for either […] READ MORE
Tyler Moore arrives on campus this week and is excited to get to work. Tyler Moore, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound center from Galena Park (TX) North Shore, committed to Minnesota in December and will enroll early in college this month. Gopher Hole caught up with Moore to learn the latest on his decision and expectations […] READ MORE
Matchups to watch in Citrus Bowl Minnesota offensive Line vs. Missouri Defensive Line This is probably the biggest matchup in the entire game. Missouri has arguably the best defensive line in a stacked SEC, and it is by far the strongest point of their defense. The Gophers have yet to face a defensive lineman the […] READ MORE
PREGAME NOTES No. 16 Missouri (10-3 overall, 7-1 SEC) vs. No. 25 Minnesota (8-4 overall, 5-3 Big Ten) Orlando, Florida – Orlando Citrus Bowl (65,438) Thursday 12:00 p.m. CT – ABC It’s been a long wait since the Gophers’ last game but New Year’s Day could prove well worth it as the Maroon and Gold […] READ MORE
Thirteen Gopher football players are about to have a bit of a homecoming for the Citrus Bowl. These 13, among them key players Ryan Santoso, Damarius Travis, Donnell Kirkwood, Thieran Cockran, Derrick Wells, and De’Vondre Campbell, all call the state of Florida home. These 13, especially junior defensive end Cockran, are thrilled to be back […] READ MORE
Carter Coughlin, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound linebacker from Eden Prairie, is one of five in-state products from the Class of 2016 to have already received a scholarship from the home state school. Carter Coughlin, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound linebacker from Eden Prairie, is one of five in-state products from the Class of 2016 to have already received […] READ MORE
Connelly will take his official visit to Minnesota this weekend. Nick Connelly, a senior lineman from Red Wing (MN) High, committed to Minnesota in June. Connelly helped lead the Wingers to a 3-7 mark this season, losing to Stewartville 69-29 in the second round of the Section 1AAAA playoffs. Gopher Hole caught up with […] READ MORE
What a season it has been for Gophers football. The Jug and Floyd are in DInkytown, a massive win at Nebraska and a 5-3 Big Ten record. To top it off, the Gophers will now play on January 1 for the first time since 1962 in the Citrus Bowl against Missouri!! William Hill Football odds […] READ MORE
A Gopher commit for months, Buford will make his official visit next weekend. Ray Buford, a 6-foot-and a half inch and 189-pound corner back from Southfield (MI) High, committed to Minnesota in July. The senior athlete helped lead the Bluejays to an 8-4 mark this season, losing to De La Salle Collegiate 31-7 in the […] READ MORE
The Gophers will kick off conference play as they travel to East Lansing to take on the Michigan State Spartans. After a series split last weekend, Minnesota will look to pick up valuable Big Ten points in their race to defend the Big Ten Championship. PREGAME NOTES No. 6 Minnesota (8-4-0 overall, 0-0-0-0 Big Ten) […] READ MORE