News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Badgers Top Gophers 20-7, Retain Axe

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Despite a stifling defense and a packed TCF Bank Stadium, the Golden Gophers fell 20-7 to the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday. After the loss, Minnesota still sits at 8-3 overall and 4-3 in the Big Ten as they head to face a ranked Michigan State team next weekend.   Stopping the Badgers Although the Gophers […] READ MORE


Gophers Game Preview: Border Battle For Paul Bunyan’s Axe

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No. 17 Wisconsin (8-2 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) at No. 23 Minnesota (8-2 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) Minneapolis, Minnesota – TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) Saturday 2:30 p.m. CT – ESPN Spread: Wisconsin -16   PREGAME NOTES    Series History Minnesota and Wisconsin first played in 1890, which is the longest-played rivalry in the FBS. The […] READ MORE




News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Engel Out With Injury, Murray Impressing

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Following a much-needed week off, Jerry Kill and the Gophers are in the midst of preparing for their hated rivals from the east. Kill spoke with the media on Tuesday to field questions about his 8-2 Minnesota squad.   Kill Stays Put Like he has since Minnesota’s game at Northwestern, Kill will remain in the […] READ MORE


Message From The King: Gophers/Badgers Game – Hottest Ticket In Town

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It’s a rare occurrence in both Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend – the hottest ticket in town is not the Vikings/Packers game, but the Gophers/Badgers game at TCF Bank Stadium! Sales have been brisk at Minnesota’s Ticket King, and the demand is growing as the game approaches. The Gophers haven’t beat rival Badgers in the […] READ MORE


Q&A: Florida RB Gregory Howell Talks Upcoming College Decision, Gophers and More

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Greg Howell, a 6-foot, 207-pound running back from Coral Gables (FL) High, will announce his college decision soon. Howell, who is one of the Sunshine State’s top rushers this season, visited Minnesota for the Western Illinois gamer.   Howell runs a 4.54 40-yard dash and bench presses 330 pounds and leads Coral Gables against Columbus […] READ MORE


Q&A: Senior Punter Connor Bolduc Attended Two Gophers Games, Hearing from U

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Connor Bolduc, a senior punter from White Bear Lake (MN) Mahtomedi, is one of the state’s top kickers. Connor Bolduc, a senior punter from White Bear Lake (MN) Mahtomedi, is one of the state’s top kickers. His success this season was acknowledged as he was named as the punter for the KARE 11 Sports All-Metro […] READ MORE


Q&A: DeLaSalle Junior Drayton Carlberg Says His Family Wants Him to Play for the Gophers

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Drayton Carlberg, a 6-foot-6, 280-pound junior defensive lineman/offensive lineman from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, attended the Minnesota Gopher game versus Iowa. Carlberg already has a Big Ten offer on the table as Rutgers offered early, and the offer list is certain to grow quickly. Carlberg talked to GopherHole.com about the latest on his early recruitment.   […] READ MORE