Future Gopher Pharrel Payne Goes For 36

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Pharrel Payne, a 6-foot-9, 235-pound senior center/power forward from Park of Cottage Grove, committed to Minnesota in August and signed with the Gophers in the early signing period. Payne was the second commitment from the Class of 2022 for new Gopher head coach Ben Johnson.   Payne, who is considered one of the top big […] READ MORE


Minnesota adds Vanderbilt DL Lorenza Surgers from the transfer portal

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Jan. 5, 2021: Vanderbilt transfer defensive lineman Lorenza Surgers committed to the University of Minnesota, Tuesday, becoming the third player to join the Gophers from the transfer portal this offseason. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The transfer portal never sleeps! 6-foot-5, 265 pounds defensive lineman Lorenza Surgers is the latest player to join the Maroon & Gold. After […] READ MORE


Western Kentucky transfer CB Beanie Bishop commits to Gophers

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Dec. 23, 2021: The Gophers have opened the transfer portal period on fire, adding Western Kentucky CB Beanie Bishop to a position group that was a major question mark heading into the offseason. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Cornerback was clearly a position group that the Gophers wanted to improve this offseason. After adding Abilene […] READ MORE


Minnesota v. West Virginia: Guaranteed Rate Bowl Preview

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Dec. 23, 2021: After an up-and-down 8-4 season, the Gophers will put a bow on their 2021 campaign with a Guaranteed Rate Bowl matchup against West Virginia. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Tues., Dec. 28 TV channel: ESPN Time of kickoff: 9:15 p.m. (CST) Broadcast team: Dave Flemming (play-by-play) & Rod Gilmore (color) […] READ MORE


National Signing Day: Gophers’ 2022 class recap

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Dec. 15, 2021: The majority of Minnesota’s 2022 recruiting class put pen to paper today on National Signing Day, ranking as the 38 overall class in the country according to 247sports. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter During a time where the transfer portal is dominating any conversation about roster construction in college football, National Signing […] READ MORE


Minnesota’s Top Volleyball Player Talks About Signing With The Gophers

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Julia Hanson, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter from Prior Lake (MN) High, was the top player in the state this year. She was named to the South Suburban all-conference team three times and All-state twice. Hanson was the StarTribune Metro Player of the Year.   Hanson was second in the state in kills with 537 and […] READ MORE


2022 (Port Orange, Fla.) LB Maverick Baranowski commits to Gophers

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Dec. 13, 2021: One-time Air Force 2022 (Port Orange, Fla.) LB commit Maverick Baranowski committed to the Gophers Sunday. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The Gophers’ recruiting boat continues to row. 2022 Port Orange, Fla. LB Maverick Baranowski officially committed to Minnesota Sunday. At 6-foot-3 Baranowski originally verbally committed to Air Force on Aug. 26, 2020. Fast […] READ MORE


Minnesota signs 3-star (Choctaw, Okla.) OL Cade McConnell to ’22 class

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Dec. 12, 2021: After de-committing in late November, 3-star (Choctaw, Oklahoma) OL Cade McConnell committed to Minnesota. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter A busy week for Gophers football is just getting started. One day after Abilene Christian transfer CB Ryan Stapp committed, 3-star OT Cade McConnell joined him, adding to Minnesota’s 2022 recruiting class. McConnell originally […] READ MORE


Gophers add G/F Jaden Henley to 2022 recruiting class

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Dec. 10, 2021: 102 days since their last commitment, the Gophers have added G/F Jaden Henley to Ben Johnson’s first full recruiting class as head coach. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Gophers head coach Ben Johnson’s first recruiting class started out with some serious momentum. After signing Braden Carrington, Pharrel Payne and Joshua Ola-Joseph over the summer, […] READ MORE


Gophers take down Wisconsin at home 23-13 for first time since 2003

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Nov. 27, 2021: Already eliminated from the Big Ten West race, Minnesota still came out strong against Wisconsin coming out on top 23-13. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First-Quarter: After receiving the opening kickoff, Tanner Morgan had a solid start to what could be his final game at Huntington Bank Stadium — completing 5 […] READ MORE