Big Ten Power Rankings

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Where do things stand after Week 2? Our own Noel Thompson gives us his Big Ten Power Rankings. 1.Ohio State Last Week: #1 Total yards for the Buckeyes: 683. Almost 600 more than what Western Michigan had. Ohio State looks legit. 2. USC Last Week: #3 The Trojans offense was never the problem last year, […] READ MORE


Know Your Opponent: Rhode Island Rams

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Before every game, I ask a reporter who covers the Gophers upcoming opponent to give us a view from the opponent’s perspective. I asked Ellis Santoro from The Independent five questions about the Rhode Island Rams. The Rams travel to Minneapolis to take on the Gophers on September 7th. The Gophers look to get their […] READ MORE


Minnesota Gophers Tight End Brevyn Spann-Ford Makes Cowboys Roster

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When Minnesota Gopher tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford was picked up by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, his chances of making the team were seemingly small. But after an impressive preseason followed by the Cowboys trading away tight end Peyton Hendershot, Spann-Ford found himself making the final 53-man roster, a dream come true […] READ MORE


Five Keys For The Minnesota Gophers To Make A Bowl This Year

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PJ Fleck Will Open Up the Passing Game? This all depends on the new starting quarterback Max Brosmer.  The Gophers have high hopes for the transfer from New Hampshire, but this isn’t the FCS and Max is going to have to find his way quickly.  And while the veteran brings great skills and leadership to […] READ MORE


Mid-Summer Field of 68 Projection Feeling the SEC As Best Top-to-Bottom Conference

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This article was originally published on our message board, with full discussion here: https://gopherhole.com/boards/threads/mid-summer-field-of-68-projection-feeling-the-sec-as-best-top-to-bottom-conference.115467/ My mid-summer Field of projection has the Big Ten, Big XII, and SEC leading the way with 9 NCAA Tournament bids apiece. Top to bottom, I’d currently rank the Power 5 conferences this way: 1 SEC (I don’t think it has […] READ MORE


An NCAAF 2024/25 Betting Preview

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It’s less than a month now until the start of the 2024/25 NCAAF season. America’s Division I programs begin in earnest from August 24, with every college football team harboring aspirations to reach the College Football Playoff National Championship game and put themselves on the radar of the biggest NFL franchises. With that in mind, […] READ MORE


Celebrating the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ Greatest National Championships

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers football program holds a distinguished place in college football history. Celebrating the triumphs and milestones achieved by the Gophers, this journey highlights the pinnacle moments of their national championships. These championships mark the epitome of dedication, strategy, and sheer talent. 1904: The First Triumph The 1904 NCAAF season showcased the formidable […] READ MORE


Gophers’ 2025 Recruiting Class: In-State Prospects to Watch

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With the AAU season coming to a close and high school season not far away, the Minnesota Gophers are hot on the 2025 recruiting trail and official visits will start in the coming weeks as college classes are back in session and the football season starting. With the 2025-26 class holding nine scholarships, the Gophers […] READ MORE


Is American Football Popular in Canada

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American football has carved out its space among the sports Canadians love. While hockey is the top sport in Canada, American football has been building its dedicated fan base. The NFL, in particular, has seen a rise in viewership thanks to games and fan rivalries. This growth contrasts with the Canadian Football League (CFL), which […] READ MORE


Max Brosmer joins the Gophers: What can we expect?

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As far as promising signings go, they don’t tend to get quite as hopeful as Max Brosmer, the fantastic new QB who is debuting for the Gophers this season. The ex-New Hampshire star has raised eyebrows thanks to a pretty explosive record at his old team, and he’s already getting comfortable here in Minnesota. What […] READ MORE