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Six predictions for the 2024 Minnesota Gophers.
The best time of the year is upon us—college football. As we are only a few weeks away from the season, a new season brings new predictions. Last season, I shared nine bold predictions about the Gophers season. At the end of the year, I revisited those predictions and owned up to them; you can […] READ MORE
Mid-Summer Field of 68 Projection Feeling the SEC As Best Top-to-Bottom Conference
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
Ranking the Gopher’s 2024 opponents from toughest to easiest.
The Minnesota Gophers enter the 2024 season poised to bounce back from the rollercoaster of the 2023 season, where they finished 6-7. Due to their APR rating being one of the best in the nation last year, the Gophers were invited to a bowl game where they defeated Bowling Green in the Quick Lane Bowl […] READ MORE
An NCAAF 2024/25 Betting Preview
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
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
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
Golden Gophers in the NFL: Which Players Had the Highest NFL Draft Picks?
The University of Minnesota’s Golden Gophers football program has a rich history of producing talented players who have made their mark in the National Football League (NFL). Over the years, numerous Gophers have been selected in the NFL Draft, some going on to have stellar professional careers. Among these draft picks, a select few stand […] READ MORE
Is American Football Popular in Canada
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?
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