Every season, a few college football programs sneak into the national conversation and make people rethink their playoff predictions. In 2025, the Minnesota Golden Gophers want to be that team. Under P.J. Fleck’s leadership, they’ve built a culture rooted in grit, energy, and a stubborn refusal to be overlooked. However, playoff hopes don’t rest on […] READ MORE

THE ROAD TO INDIANAPOLIS – It appears the NCAA Selection Committee is sticking with a 68-team field for the upcoming season (thank goodness, hallelujah!). So back we go to a 68-team projection. My most notable omissions? North Carolina and San Diego State. The next and final preseason projection will come sometime in October, when I’ll drop […] READ MORE

Heading into the 2024 season, sportsbooks set Minnesota’s win‑total over/under at either 5.0 or 5.5 games depending on the book (with odds around –160 on the Over at 5.0 and roughly even odds at 5.5). That reflected modest expectations after a 6‑7 2023 season, but also skepticism about building on that record. For next season […] READ MORE

The Minnesota Golden Gophers enter the 2025 college football season with one pressing question: Can they contend in the Big Ten? As head coach, P.J. Fleck embarks on another pivotal year at the helm, optimism buzzes around Dinkytown. After seasons of promise interspersed with inconsistency, this year presents a unique blend of experienced talent, rising […] READ MORE

The full 2025–26 Minnesota men’s basketball schedule is here, and with it, the first true look at what the Niko Medved era might feel like in Dinkytown. The non-conference slate offers chances to build confidence and chemistry, while the Big Ten schedule should tell us pretty quickly where this program stands. Non-Conference: Soft Start, Then […] READ MORE

One topic that comes up a lot in the fast-growing world of online sports betting is if the NFL is the greatest league to bet on or if other leagues like the NBA, MLB, or NHL provide better chances. With billions of dollars bet on sports every year and a variety of online sportsbooks for […] READ MORE

Since arriving in Dinkytown in 2017, PJ Fleck has brought energy, consistency, and historic success to a Minnesota program long starved for national relevance. While critics have often focused on his unconventional mantras and high-octane personality, Fleck’s results speak for themselves. From reclaiming the Axe to historic bowl wins, the Gophers have reached heights not […] READ MORE

The athletic department of the University of Minnesota is experiencing a severe budget constraint amounting to eight-sevenths and five thousand dollars in the 2025/26 financial year. This shortcoming is attributable to various circumstances, although the top among them is the new revenue-sharing requirements established by the House v. NCAA settlement, which obliges the schools to […] READ MORE

The 2025 season is just around the corner, and both teams and fans are preparing for the season. Shortly before the start of the season, news is emerging that is boosting confidence in Gopher Football’s long-term vision. The Gophers and Coach P.J. Fleck have agreed to extend the coach’s contract for another year. With this […] READ MORE