Gary Trent Jr on Gophers: “I am cool with Coach Pitino. I like his style of play and I like his coaching.” Gary Trent Jr., a sophomore guard from Apple Valley (MN) High, was offered by Minnesota this summer. Trent Jr. is averaging 28.7 points per game this season as the Eagles are off to […] READ MORE
Recruiting Articles
Q&A: Amir Coffey Talks Recruiting After Injury, Targets June Return
Amir Coffey is the Gophers top target for the class of 2016. Amir Coffey, a junior wing from Hopkins, is considered the state’s top prospect in the Class of 2016. Coffey helped lead the Royals to 30-2 record this past season as they finished runner-up in the Class AAAA Tournament, losing to Lakeville North in […] READ MORE
Q&A: Carter Coughlin Says Family Would Love to See Him Play for Gophers
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
Q&A: Nick Connelly on Playing for Gophers Next Year: “I am more than excited for it. I am so pumped.”
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
Q&A: Ray Buford Believes in What Minnesota is Doing and Excited to Be A Part of It
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
Gophers Bowl Game Reaction Quotes: Players are Humbled, Surprised and Excited to Play in J1 Bowl!!
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
Border Battle Preview: Axe, Big Ten Title Game Berth at Stake For Historic Matchup
PREGAME NOTES No. 18 Minnesota (8-3 overall, 5-2 Big Ten) at No. 14 Wisconsin (9-2 overall, 6-1 Big Ten) Madison, Wisconsin – Camp Randall Stadium (80,321) Saturday 2:30 a.m. CT – BTN Saturday’s matchup in Madison is what Gopher fans have dreamed of for decades. One game against Wisconsin, winner remains in contention for a […] READ MORE
Gophers Football Practice Quotes: Jerry Kill, Mitch Leidner Talk Badgers, David Cobb and More
The Gophers are just a few days away from arguably the biggest game the program has played in in decades. As if that wasn’t enough on the line, the Gophers may have to take on the rival Badgers without their best offensive player, David Cobb. Here are quotes from Coach Kill and QB Mitch Leidner […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Cobb ‘Very Questionable’ For Wisconsin Game, Leidner Gaining Confidence
On Tuesday, the Gopher coaches spoke with the media about the win over Nebraska and the state of the Golden Gopher football program. Heading into the last week of the season, the Gophers are exactly where they want to be; win and go to the Big Ten Championship Game. “Well, I think our football team, […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Hopes to Keep B1G Title Aspirations Alive Against Nebraska
PREGAME NOTES No. 25 Minnesota (7-3 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) at No. 16 Nebraska (8-2 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) Lincoln, Nebraska – Memorial Stadium (87,000) Saturday 11:00 a.m. CT – ESPN It is nothing short of do or die for the Gophers over the next two weeks. With wins over Nebraska and Wisconsin, Minnesota will […] READ MORE