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Q&A: Lakeville North Junior Bryce Benhart on Gophers: “I like them a lot.”
Bryce Benhart, a 6-foot-9. 295-pound junior offensive tackle from Lakeville (MN) North, is considered the top line prospect in the state in the Class of 2019. Gopher Hole recently caught up with Benhart after the Panthers’ 42-14 first round playoff win over Buffalo to learn the latest on his junior season and recruitment. […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers Crush Cornhuskers 54-21
On Saturday, Rodney Smith took the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and the Gophers never looked back. Minnesota racked up 409 rushing yards en route to a dominating 54-21 victory over Nebraska. “For them to come out and play like they did today, that shows their courage, their strength, the process the culture […] READ MORE
Demry Croft’s legs shred Nebraska in a 54-21 win
Minnesota used 514 total yards to run past the Nebraska Cornhuskers for a 54-21 win. The Gophers took advantage of a Nebraska defense, which has allowed 265 rushing yards per game over the past four weeks. Saturday was the first time since 1945 that Minnesota scored at least 40 points against Nebraska. Quarterback Demry Croft […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Favored Over Visiting Cornhuskers
Nebraska (4-5 overall, 3-3 B1G) at Minnesota (4-5 overall, 1-5 B1G) When: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: FS1, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Mike Riley (3rd) Spread: Minnesota -2½ , o/u: 47½ INSIDE THE GAME Cornhuskers at a Glance Nebraska has only lost to the Gophers twice in […] READ MORE
House Report: Jordan Murphy leads the Gophers past USC Upstate
Sometimes non-conference games cause teams to learn more about themselves. This was the case as USC Upstate shot nearly 50 percent from the three-point line for most of the first half. Not only did the Gophers struggle to defend the arc, but they didn’t shoot the ball well, especially when the Spartans were in a […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gophers Commit Nathan Boe on U’s 2018 Recruiting Class: “We are all just “Elite” people.”
Nathan Boe, a 6-foot-5, 265-pound center from Lakeville (MN) North, committed to Minnesota in June. Boe has helped lead the Panthers to a 7-3 record this past season, beating Buffalo 42-14 and Totino-Grace 42-7 in the first two rounds of the Class AAAAAA playoffs. GopherHole recently caught up with Boe. Gopher Hole: […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Minnesota Meets Improved Michigan Team in Ann Arbor
No. 4/2 Minnesota (7-3-0 overall, 3-1-0 Big Ten) vs Michigan (5-3-0 overall, 1-1-0 Big Ten) Date: Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 Location: Yost Ice Arena | Ann Arbor, Mich. Puck Drop: 6:30 p.m. CT Stream: MGoBlue.com Radio: 1130 KTLK AM | 103.5 FM | Listen Online Date: Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 Location: Yost Ice Arena | […] READ MORE
Road To Selection Sunday B1G Preview Part II: Gophers No Longer A Hunter, Now Among B1G’s Hunted
MICHIGAN STATE B1G Projection: 1st Preseason KenPom Rank: #10 NCAA Tournament Note: 20 consecutive appearances Key Returnees: 6-7 So. G/F Miles Bridges (16.9 ppg, 8.3 rpg), 6-8 So. F Nick Ward (13.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg), 6-5 So. G Joshua Langford (6.9 ppg, 41.6 3FG%) Key Newcomers: 6-11 Fr. F Jaren Jackson Jr., 6-8 Fr. F Xavier Tillman Season Opener: Nov. 10 (#295 […] READ MORE
Road To Selection Sunday B1G Preview Part I: Penn State Eyeing First NCAA Tournament Bid Under Pat Chambers
ROAD TO NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Welcome to the 2017-18 college basketball season, arguably in these parts the most anticipated Minnesota Gophers season since 1997-98, when Gopher fans still were basking in the glow of a 1997 Final Four run that most definitely happened (if the NCAA says North Carolina’s tournament runs happened, then so did Minnesota’s). 5th-year Gophers head coach […] READ MORE