Gophers end historic season with 31-24 win over the Tigers!!
TAMPA, Fla.–After an opening drive interception by Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan, you can just imagine what was being uttered across homes throughout the Land of 10,000 Lakes. “Here we go again” “Typical Minnesota sports” “What else is on?” Instead, Morgan silenced all the haters, forgot about his opening series and helped lead the Gophers to […] READ MORE
House Report: Oturu and Kalscheur shine in Gophers’ 89-62 win over Florida International
When the Gophers play with tempo and create high-energy plays on defense, the entire game changes. Minnesota trailed by six points in the first half, but created defensive deflections to get in a rhythm. Guard Gabe Kalscheur had 23 points, including five three-pointers. Big-man Daniel Oturu was even more dominant in the post. Oturu scored […] READ MORE
Inside the Film Room: An Outback Bowl Preview
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When the Gophers (10-2) square off against Auburn (9-3) in the Outback Bowl, they will face another new challenge. This time, Minnesota must prepare for an SEC roster filled with NFL-caliber talent. Auburn’s defense features one of the top front-seven units in the country. Coordinator Kevin Steele has done an excellent job […] READ MORE
Which Gopher players could make the NBA draft next year?
Sport plays a big role in US college life and that is certainly true at the historic University of Minnesota. Its college sports teams, which collectively are known as the Gophers, all have a proud tradition of sporting achievement to look back on. The Gophers men’s basketball team is always well supported and competes in […] READ MORE
Q&A: Wyatt Schroeder Living His Dream After Signing With Gophers
Wyatt Schroeder, a 6-foot-6, 220-pound senior tight end from St. Francis (MN) High, is ranked as one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2020. He committed to Minnesota this summer as a preferred walk-on after having previously committing to South Dakota State. Wyatt Schroeder is a versatile athlete who also plays […] READ MORE
Q&A: East Ridge Sophomore Kendall Blue Talks Early Recruiting, Gophers and More
Kendall Blue, a 6-foot-5 sophomore guard from Woodbury (MN) East Ridge, is ranked as one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2022. Blue had the highlight reel play of the early season as he went coast to coast and dunked over Baylor bound big man Dain Dainja of Park Center in […] READ MORE
Antoine Winfield Jr. Named Gophers’ Seventh Unanimous All-American
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Photo: Ben Blair and Ohio State Football Gophers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has been named All-America First Team by the FWAA. Winfield led Minnesota with 83 tackles and seven interceptions in 2019. The Gophers’ defensive back also earned First Team All-American honors from the AFCA, Associated Press, The Sporting News, […] READ MORE
Gophers receive a late commitment from Connecticut defensive end Jah Joyner
The Gophers have received a commitment from Connecticut defensive end Jah Joyner. He was committed to Boston College, but flipped to Minnesota. He also held offers from Arizona State, Indiana, Georgia Tech, Nebraska and others. Joyner, the top player in Connecticut, signed his National Letter of Intent Wednesday morning to make it official. The Gophers […] READ MORE
2020 Gopher Football Recruiting Guide
By: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Article Photo: Ben Blair When P.J. Fleck arrived in Minnesota, he told fans recruiting was the blood line of every successful program. Since taking over as the Gophers’ head coach in 2017, Fleck has consistently injected talent into the roster. Upon his arrival, Minnesota clearly needed to add offensive line and […] READ MORE