Recent Articles
Why Minnesota Students Love Gopher Events So Much
Minnesota is known as the Gopher State and Goldy Gopher started his career as a mascot at the University of Minnesota in 1940. The university aims at providing transformational academic and athletic experiences for every Gopher student-athlete. It has received recognition as the nation’s top public school for student-athlete academic performance. Gopher Athletics is one […] READ MORE
Gophers Fall to Iowa Hawkeyes: Reporter Maya Aflakpi Witnesses Historic Hoops by Caitlin Clark
MINNEAPOLIS—On February 28, there was a cold wind in the air over Minnesota with cloudy skies. It was the type of weather where you just hope your body somehow gets warm, teeth clenching as you try to keep yourself distracted. Two hours before game time, hundreds of bundled-up fans were outside patiently waiting in a […] READ MORE
Gophers NFL Season in Review
Another NFL season in the books, and sadly for the 3rd season in a row no Gopher took home a Super Bowl ring. We do have plenty of Gophers to celebrate though! Antoine Winfield Jr. was named first team All-Pro. Blake Cashman and Boye Mafe had breakout seasons. Terrel Smith, John Michael Schmitz, and Jordan […] READ MORE
Erik van Rooyen Cards Top 8 Finish at Mexico Open
Gopher Alum Erik van Rooyen continued his elite play into 2024 after winning the WWT Championship in November. He finished -12 under over 4 days leading to a T8 finish and a $220,725 payday. He also provided one of the best shots of the tournament with his iron shot from 262 yards out leading to […] READ MORE
Gophers Legends—Ranking the Three Greatest Gophers as of 2024
As many of you will agree, it means something special to be known as a Gopher in college athletics. But while it’s a privilege to represent the University of Minnesota at the college level, the pride of being a Gopher doesn’t end there. Athletes who go on to play professionally in their given sports keep […] READ MORE
Gopher Glory: Women’s Basketball Triumphs Through Trials
Last night, the Minnesota Golden Gopher women’s basketball team stepped off their bus, their emotions as varied as their playing styles. Freshman Ayianna Johnson sported a bright smile, while Mallory Heyer exuded a serious demeanor. Bundled against the chill, they posed for photos before boarding the Sun Country jet bound for Lincoln, Nebraska, where they […] READ MORE
How the Minnesota Gophers’ Athletic Programs Can Inspire Esports Excellence
The Minnesota Gophers are college athletic teams for the University of Minnesota that participate in different sports. The Gophers began in the 1880s and have transformed into one of the most prominent and competitive athletics brands in the United States of America. Playing in the Big Ten Conference, the Gophers have had substantial successes in […] READ MORE
Gophers Sign RB Jaren Mangham From Michigan State
In a striking shift within Big Ten football landscapes, running back Jaren Mangham is making waves by transferring to the Minnesota Golden Gophers for the coming 2024 season. This news follows closely behind another former Spartan, edge rusher Bai Jobe, who is taking his talents to Kansas, as confirmed by his trainer on social media. […] READ MORE
Gophers in Hockey Day Minnesota: A Decade Recap
What started with the Minnesota Wild’s marketing department looking for a unique way to promote hockey in the North Star State has since become an iconic tradition beloved by fans from Worthington to Warroad. It’s hard to imagine hockey in Minnesota without Hockey Day, and the Golden Gophers have been a part of the event […] READ MORE