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By the Numbers: Fourth Quarter Rally Falls Short, Gophers Lose to MSU 30-27
After struggling to get anything going offensively, the Gophers stormed back with 21 points in the fourth quarter before falling to Michigan State, 30-27. It was an impressive comeback considering the game could have easily gotten out of hand. “I’m not into just showing hope, but what I saw in the last 10 minutes was […] READ MORE
Gophers change quarterbacks, suffer close loss to Michigan State
Michigan State running back LJ Scott rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Spartans ran past the Gophers for a 30-27 win at TCF Bank Stadium. In a night that featured stagnant first half offense, Minnesota made a quarterback change. Sophomore Demry Croft took over for senior Conor Rhoda and led the Gophers […] READ MORE
Ohio DE Alex Reigelsperger commits to the Gophers
Dayton, OH (Wayne) DE Alex Reigelsperger has committed to the Gophers over offers from Kentucky, Arizona, Iowa, Wisconsin, Purdue, and others. Reigelsperger is ranked as a four-star recruit by ESPN and sits at #149 on the ESPN 300 list. He was originally committed to Kentucky, but reopened his recruitment last week. The coveted defensive end visited […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Host PSU for Conference and Home Opener
No. 11 Penn State (1-1-0 overall, 0-0-0 B1G) vs. No. 7 Minnesota (1-1-0 overall, 0-0-0 B1G) Date: Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. CT TV: FOX Sports North Stream: BTN2Go, FOX Sports Go Radio: 1130 KTLK-AM, 103.5 FM Date: Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 Location: Mariucci Arena | […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Still Seeking First B1G Victory Against No. 21 MSU
No. 21 Michigan State (4-1 overall, 2-0 B1G) at Minnesota (3-2 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: BTN, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Mark Dantonio (11th) Spread: Michigan State -4, o/u: 40 INSIDE THE GAME Spartans at a Glance Michigan State last visited Minneapolis […] READ MORE
Gophers squander four takeaways in 31-17 loss at Purdue
In a game that featured a 90-minute rain delay, the Gophers were unable to take advantage of four defensive takeaways as they fell to Purdue, 31-17. A four-play, 56-yard drive, capped by a 12-yard Markell Jones rushing score led the Boilermakers past Minnesota. Offense uses the jet sweep The offense struggled throughout the game, but […] READ MORE
Gophers Look to Notch First Big Ten Win Saturday at Purdue
P.J. Fleck and the Minnesota Gophers look to rebound on Saturday vs Purdue, after suffering their first loss of the season last week against Maryland 31-24. The Gophers are 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the Big Ten, and an 0-2 start in conference play would be a big disappointment. The Gophers are rare underdogs against […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Travels to Purdue as Underdog
Minnesota (3-1 overall, 0-1 B1G) at Purdue (2-2 overall, 0-1 B1G) When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT – West Lafayette, Ind. Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium (57,236) TV/Radio: ESPN2, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Jeff Brohm (1st season) Spread: Purdue -4, o/u: 46½ INSIDE THE GAME Boilermakers at a Glance Purdue is looking to end a four-game losing streak […] READ MORE
Road to Selection Sunday: Preseason Field of 68 Projection + This & That
DESTINATION SWEET 16, U.S.A. — With the Twins season now over, it’s time to hone in our focus on Richard Pitino’s 2017-18 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball team. Prior to key rotation forward Eric Curry’s season-ending knee injury, I felt pretty comfortable saying the Gophers would be a Sweet 16-caliber (at least) squad. Now, sans sophomore […] READ MORE