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Ben Johnson and the Gophers continue to hit the Transfer Portal hard, and on Wednesday they received a commitment from a player who’s already put on a show at Williams Arena. Caleb Williams, who scored 41 points against the Gophers in an exhibition game in November, committed to Minnesota and will make the jump from […] READ MORE
Here’s some information on how many Golden Gophers have been selected by teams in the NFL Draft since 2000. This information was originally posted on our message board, and the conversation can be found here: https://gopherhole.com/boards/threads/minnesota-golden-gophers-nfl-draft-stats-since-2000.114874/#post-2935241 2000 – Gophers finished 1999 at 8-4, lost Sun Bowl, ranked No. 17/18 DB Tyrone Carter, R4, Minnesota Vikings […] READ MORE
The top prospects in Gopher football are the center of attention as the 2024 NFL Draft approaches. This article assesses the Gopher football prospects who are expected to be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, focusing on their collegiate play and offering professional predictions on their chances of being selected. Prepare for an examination of […] READ MORE
While 2023/24 wasn’t a great season for the Gophers, it undoubtedly had its high points – and more than enough of them to satisfy coach Ben Johnson in his third season in charge. With an overall win/loss record of 19 – 15 things have certainly been heading in the right direction, although the 9 – […] READ MORE
The University of Minnesota Gophers football team has consistently produced top-tier talent that catches the eye of NFL scouts. As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, several Gophers are poised to leap into professional football. Let’s explore these prospects, their performances at Minnesota, and the potential impact they could have in the NFL. Each player’s unique […] READ MORE
This was originally posted on our message board, including discussion which can be found here: https://gopherhole.com/boards/threads/college-basketball-has-permanently-changed.114719/#post-2924075 College basketball does not work the same way it did when Ben started which is a startling fact considering he has only been here 3 years. Most are still trying to grasp what this means. One thing it means […] READ MORE
In Minnesota, the gopher is synonymous with the state and its sports teams. It was in 1857 when the name “Gopher State” was coined due to a political cartoon mocking the $5 million Railroad Loan, pivotal in opening up the West. The caricature depicted cunning railroad tycoons as striped gophers hauling a railway carriage with […] READ MORE
You follow your team religiously, you watch all the latest action, and you spend hours on YouTube watching highlights packages and interviews. You have all the stats on your favorite players filed away somewhere in your brain, you could make a good go of predicting the NBA picks without ever having to consult the form […] READ MORE
The Minnesota Gophers’ 2023 season was a rollercoaster, culminating in a 6-7 record and a hard-fought victory in the Quick Lane Bowl against Bowling Green. This season highlighted both the potential and the challenges facing the team. The Gophers began the season on a high note with a narrow 13-10 victory over Nebraska, secured […] READ MORE
On this site, you can often find updates on what Golden Gopher alumni are doing today. Many of them go on to have successful sports careers in the NBA and other major leagues. Others play a smaller role but are nonetheless instrumental in building the legacy of other athletes on the national stage. Here are […] READ MORE