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Gophers receive a commitment from Annandale, Minn. OT Logan Purcell
The Gophers received a commitment from Annandale, Minn. offensive tackle Logan Purcell. He chose Minnesota over an offer from South Dakota. The 6-foot-7, 245-pound tackle is a 2021 recruit that offensive line coach Brian Callahan will develop. Purcell has a basketball background and also played defensive end for Annandale. Those athletic traits and footwork can […] READ MORE
Inside the Numbers: Marcus Carr’s efficient performance and Payton Willis’ quiet impact
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Photo: Fox Sports When Ohio State basketball fans wake up at night, they will be thinking about Marcus Carr. The Gophers’ guard haunted the Buckeyes all season. Earlier in the year, Carr scored a career-high 35 points in an 84-71 win at Williams Arena. On Thursday night, the redshirt sophomore dominated […] READ MORE
House Report: Rutgers dominates the glass, Gophers fall 64-56 in Piscataway
It’s not often road games in Piscataway are considered a resume building opportunity. Rutgers has finished dead last in the Big Ten during four of the past five seasons. After creating depth, head coach Steve Pikiell has the program trending upward. On Sunday, the Scarlet Knights dominated the rebounding margin 45-35 (20 offensive boards) and locked […] READ MORE
Gophers Officially Hire Cincinnati Defensive Line Coach Chad Wilt
by: Daniel House Photo: University of Minnesota The Gophers have officially hired Cincinnati assistant coach Chad Wilt. He will replace defensive line coach Jim Panagos, who was hired by Rutgers last month. Pete Thamel reported Wednesday night that Minnesota was nearing a deal with Wilt. The school confirmed the hire Thursday afternoon. Wilt served as Cincinnati’s […] READ MORE
House Report: Alihan Demir makes key contributions in Gophers’ 75-69 win over Penn State
by: Daniel House Photo: University of Minnesota Emotions were running high as the Gophers clashed with Penn State Wednesday night at Williams Arena. Big man Daniel Oturu and Nittany Lions center Mike Watkins exchanged words all evening. Throughout the night, two scrappy Big Ten teams battled in the post and traded punches. A blistering first […] READ MORE
House Report: Oturu scores career-high 30 points in Gophers’ 75-67 win over No. 19 Michigan
by: Daniel House Photo: University of Minnesota This year, the Big Ten may be more competitive than its ever been. Every matchup counts when teams are fighting for an NCAA Tournament berth. During Sunday’s game, Minnesota continued to maximize its opportunities against quality opponents. The Gophers used a dominant performance from Daniel Oturu to pick […] READ MORE
House Report: Oturu continues to impress, but Gophers fall short against No. 8 Michigan State
by: Daniel House Photo: University of Minnesota All year, the Gophers have been tested by a quality schedule. On Thursday night, the trend continued as Minnesota traveled to Breslin Center for a matchup against No. 8 Michigan State. Center Daniel Oturu scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, but guard Cassius Winston powered the […] READ MORE
Antoine Winfield Jr. declares for the 2020 NFL Draft
by: Daniel House Photo: Ben Blair Minnesota safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has declared for the 2020 NFL Draft, according to a statement on his Instagram account. Winfield will forgo his final two seasons of eligibility and begin preparing for the pre-draft process. He led the Gophers with 88 tackles and seven interceptions in 2019. […] READ MORE
The Best College Football Podcasts
Are you crazy about college football? Does real life have a nasty habit of getting in the way of you keeping up to date with all the scores, games, stats, punditry and all the other things you love? Well, you’re not alone. Many college football fans find that their lives, jobs, and responsibilities conspire to […] READ MORE