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By the Numbers: Maryland Hands Minnesota First Loss
Injuries, lack of depth, and a myriad of mistakes cost the Gophers on Saturday as they fell to Maryland, 31-24. Head coach P.J. Fleck succinctly summarized the loss at his postgame press conference. “My opening statement is we didn’t deserve to win the football game. Simple. If you like look at why and how we […] READ MORE
Maryland’s rushing attack gashes Gophers in 31-24 loss
The Maryland Terrapins used 416 yards of total offense, including 262 on the ground to run past Minnesota, 31-24, in the Big Ten opener. Terrapins quarterback Max Bortenschlager threw a pair of touchdown passes and running back Ty Johnson burst free for a go-ahead score in the final minutes. Minnesota dropped their first game of […] READ MORE
Pitino talks state of the Gophers, Louisville news
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL Gophers head coach Richard Pitino addressed the media before the team held their first practice Friday afternoon. It’s been an eventful week in college basketball as Richard’s dad, Rick, was put on unpaid leave at Louisville. Pitino was focused on the current state of the Gophers, but discussed how this […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Conference Slate Starts with Maryland
Maryland (2-1 overall, 0-0 B1G) at Minnesota (3-0 overall, 0-0 B1G) When: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: FS1, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: D.J. Durkin (2nd) Spread: Minnesota -13, o/u: 44 INSIDE THE GAME Player to Watch No. 1 DJ Moore has been a consistent and explosive playmaker […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Defense Dominates, Gophers Stifle Middle Tennessee 34-3
It was another dominant defensive performance on Saturday as the Gophers topped Middle Tennessee, 34-3. A pick six, three touchdowns from Kobe McCrary, and the best helmet this season in college football were all part of Minnesota staying perfect in P.J. Fleck’s tenure. By The Numbers 3 Points allowed, the fewest EVER by the Gophers […] READ MORE
Kobe McCrary’s hat trick leads the Gophers past Middle Tennessee State
A sound running game and quality defense were key themes during each of Minnesota’s first two games. Nothing changed Saturday afternoon as the Gophers used three rushing touchdowns by Kobe McCrary and two defensive takeaways to roll past Middle Tennessee State, 34-3. P.J. Fleck became the first Gophers coach to start his career 3-0 since […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Finishes Non-Conference Schedule with Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee (1-1 overall, 0-0 C-USA) at Minnesota (2-0 overall, 0-0 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: BTN, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Rick Stockstill (12th) Spread: Minnesota -10½, o/u: 51 INSIDE THE GAME Player to Watch No. 3 Richie James is a bonafide star. The […] READ MORE
Fast and physical defense fuels Gophers’ impressive road win
Minnesota traveled to Corvallis, Ore. for the first time in program history and made only their third trip to a Pac-12 stadium in 37 years. The Gophers took advantage of the opportunity to star in “Pac-12 After Dark.” An efficient offensive performance led by quarterback Conor Rhoda and three takeaways on defense, propelled the Gophers to […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: ‘U’ Hits Road as Underdog Against Oregon State
Minnesota (1-0 overall, 0-0 B1G) at Oregon State (1-1 overall, 0-0 Pac-10) When: Saturday, 9:00 p.m. CT – Corvallis, Ore. Stadium: Reser Stadium (45,674) TV/Radio: FS1, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Gary Andersen (3rd season) Spread: Oregon State -2, o/u: 51 INSIDE THE GAME Beavers at a Glance The Oregon State defense has been very vulnerable […] READ MORE