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Four takeaways: Gophers put together good run but it isn’t enough to beat Buckeyes
P.J. Fleck called it “championship week” as his Gophers prepared to face third-ranked Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus. The Gophers were 29.5-point underdogs and throughout the week, coaches showed videos of famous upsets during meetings, including the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” game. “They have to see those things,” Fleck said. “If that person can […] READ MORE
STORY: Gophers win 7-4 in Motzko’s first home game as head coach
Two hours before the Minnesota Golden Gophers home opener vs. No. 1 Minnesota Duluth, a Gophers fan named Tyler was waiting with a friend in line for mini donuts and a soda. As Tyler went to grab his change and his donuts, he looked over to his friend and said, “I am so happy Gopher […] READ MORE
By The Numbers: Hawkeyes ruin Gophers homecoming with 48-31 win over Minnesota
Who Hates Iowa? Whatever your thoughts are about the Gophers rival to the south, the Hawkeyes had Minnesota’s number on Saturday afternoon, coming away with a 48-31 victory in Minneapolis. Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley passed for over 300 yards and the Gophers didn’t have an answer on defense. Turnovers in key moments left any glimmer […] READ MORE
Notebook: Floyd heads back to Iowa City after Hawkeyes put up 48 points on Gophers
Floyd is heading back to Iowa City for the fourth straight year. The 112th all-time meeting between the Gophers and Hawkeyes featured everything from swinging gate formations, to fake punts, interceptions and odd play calls. Two quick scoring drives by the Hawkeyes helped them claim an early cushion. The Gophers’ offense fought back against […] READ MORE
Presser Points: Annexstad’s mobility, team strength and keeping tabs on Noah Fant
In college football, it’s easier to recruit speed than strength. Physicality is something coaches must develop when players arrive to a program. As the Gophers continue to build depth in the trenches, young players will be on the field before they completely develop physically. It’s a challenge head coach P.J. Fleck has been tasked with […] READ MORE
Canadian fan loyalty can be a truly beautiful thing
Canadian fan loyalty can be a truly beautiful thing. Flags flying proud, gear galore, diehard support for the team and its players – it is all a part of the loyal fan experience. When it comes to placing winning bets, however, fan loyalty has no place. The ability to place the best bets depends on […] READ MORE
Assessing the Gophers’ most critical areas of concern
The Gophers’ Big Ten opener was the chance to measure a young team’s progress. There were specific areas of concern many people kept in the back of their minds as Minnesota’s inexperienced roster adjusted to high-caliber competition. Entering the season, the Gophers’ run defense, physicality on the edge and pass protection were areas to watch […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Maryland hands Gophers loss No. 1 in Minnesota’s first test away from TCF Bank Stadium
After an impressive 3-0 start to the season, P.J. Fleck and Co. were woken up quickly after a 42-13 loss to Maryland on Saturday afternoon. Zack Annexstad threw his first two interceptions in a Gophers uniform and Antoine Winfield Jr. went down early, remaining sidelined the rest of the game. Missed tackles and dropped passes […] READ MORE
Presser Points: Fleck explains player development, defensive line coaching
Many of the freshmen on the Gophers’ roster have been on the roster for roughly three months. Learning how to adjust is a challenge for everyone involved. Head coach P.J. Fleck said the emotional component of being in a Division-1 program is the biggest hurdle young players must overcome. Whether it’s a relationship, family […] READ MORE